Mitcham Fire: 125 firefighters tackle blaze near Carshalton Road
Smoke seen for miles as residents advised to close windows and doors.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA significant fire near Carshalton Road in Mitcham required the response of approximately 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines on 26 August. The London Fire Brigade received the first of over 70 calls concerning the incident at 4.27pm.
Crews from Mitcham, Wallington, Norbury, and surrounding fire stations were mobilised to the scene. The fire was producing a substantial amount of smoke, leading the London Fire Brigade to advise local residents to keep their windows and doors closed. The public was also urged to avoid the area if possible.
Second Incident This Week
The incident on Carshalton Road follows a separate grass fire that occurred on the same road earlier in the week, on Monday. That earlier fire was brought under control by emergency services.
The cause of the fire on 26 August is not yet known, according to the London Fire Brigade.
Questions this report answers
01How many firefighters and engines were at the Mitcham fire?
Approximately 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were called to the fire near Carshalton Road in Mitcham. The London Fire Brigade received over 70 calls about the incident.
02What advice was given to local residents?
The London Fire Brigade advised local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to the significant amount of smoke produced by the fire. People were also urged to avoid the area.
03When did the fire start?
Control Officers received the first calls about the fire at 4.27pm on 26 August. Crews from Mitcham, Wallington, and Norbury fire stations were among those mobilised to the scene.
04Is this the first fire on Carshalton Road this week?
No, this is the second fire on Carshalton Road this week. A separate grass fire occurred on the same road earlier in the week, on Monday, which was brought under control.
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