The London Fire Brigade tweeted that over 100 firefighters have gathered near Heathrow airport in West London to battle a huge grass fire.
According to London Fire Brigade, six hectares of grasslands were set on fire and a “large amount” of smoke clouded the skies.
“15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters are tackling a grass fire near Hatton Road in Feltham,” they said.
Fire can be seen from #Heathrow terminal 2 🫣 pic.twitter.com/P2ASu0POnb
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The fire began around 2:50pm in the afternoon. Residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed to keep the smoke out.
A spokesman for Heathrow airport said that due to the fire, they alternated their runways but confirmed flights have not yet been affected.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
