This aeriel photo taken by the National Police Air Service (who tweet at @NPASLondon) compared with Google Maps shows the extent of the damage of the fire on Wanstead Flats and the jeopardy that people living in Lake House Road were in.
#NPAS61 assisting @MPSRedbridge @MPSWForest @MetTaskforce and other officers from @metpoliceuk keep members of the public safe while road closures and diversions were put in place to allow the @LondonFire attend and deal with a large grass fire on Wanstead Flats. #Teamwork pic.twitter.com/EZ85QSJWhW
— NPAS London (@NPASLondon) July 15, 2018
#wanstead flats on fire, fire engines just arriving #wansteadium pic.twitter.com/FI6B3Irkj7
— John Bark (@JohnBark3) July 15, 2018
Over 200 firefighters are making very steady progress at the#Wanstead Flats grass fire. More here:https://t.co/ofXrO8CHZ1 pic.twitter.com/MZRrqTV2No
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 15, 2018
Very large fire on the tinder-dry #WansteadFlats. Very heavy smoke will affect roads in the area. Whether on foot or driving please avoid the area for the time being.@LFBWForest pic.twitter.com/5D4SNa1k0S
— Cann Hall Police (@MPSCannHall) July 15, 2018
Is this a fire? Looks like it's in or near #WansteadFlats park, #Stratford pic.twitter.com/c71PISCpPH
— Panos (@panos_sniper) July 15, 2018
Ravaged by fire. Loads still smouldering #wansteadflats pic.twitter.com/iKUaLk0Rzg
— Wanstead weather (@wanstead_meteo) July 16, 2018