Fire Wanstead Flats: Huge fire 'spreading' in Epping Forest, London with eight fire engines responding - public urged to avoid area

A user has posted a video of the blaze on X saying that the fire was “spreading” but “bystanders not bothered”. The clip shows a huge blaze with large amounts of smoke billowing into the sky.

London Fire Brigade said: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are responding to a fire on #WansteadFlats. Please avoid the areas as crews respond.

“Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed where possible, due to the smoke being produced by the fire. More info to follow”.

It added: “Around three hectares of grass on #WansteadFlats is currently alight. One of the Brigade's wildfire response vehicles has been deployed to support firefighting operations.

“Crews are also making use of a drone to survey the incident site.”