Around one hectare of grass and wasteland has been destroyed by a fire on Mitcham Common.

Firefighters were called to a grass fire yesterday evening (July 3) on Mitcham Common.

The Brigade Control office received 10 calls about the fire, with one caller using an emergency service app to identify the location of the fire.

There were no injuries reported.

The fire was under control by 9.20pm.

Six fire engines and 40 firefighters from Norbury, Mitcham, Croydon and other surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson issued a warning to “avoid putting out grass fires as they can travel very quickly and change direction without warning”.

The spokesperson explained: “The warmer weather we have been having makes the ground extremely dry, which unfortunately means grassland and parks will burn quickly when exposed to even the smallest of sparks.

“If you see a grass fire, don't attempt to put it out yourself as grass fires can travel very quickly and change direction without warning. Call the Brigade and let us know where the fire is.”

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The warmer weather we have been having makes the ground extremely dry, which unfortunately means grassland and parks will burn quickly when exposed to even the smallest of sparks.

“If you see a grass fire, don't attempt to put it out yourself as grass fires can travel very quickly and change direction without warning. Call the Brigade and let us know where the fire is.”

“Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a grass fire on Mitcham Common in Mitcham.

“Around one hectare of grass and wasteland was destroyed by the fire. There were no injuries reported.

“The Brigade Control office received 10 calls about the fire, with one caller using ‘what3words’ to identify the location of the fire.

“This simple and free app is available to download, it gives the Emergency Services your location down to a metre.

“The Brigade was called at 1907 and the fire was under control by 2120. Fire crews from Norbury, Mitcham, Croydon and other surrounding fire stations attending the scene.”