London Hearth Brigade has declared a serious incident as a result of "an enormous surge" in blazes throughout the capital amid the 40C warmth.
It comes as round 100 firefighters are tackling an enormous inferno in east London this afternoon which is engulfing a number of properties.
Tv footage exhibits thick black smoke billowing from constructing and fields that are on fireplace within the village of Wennington.
Sadiq Khan stated LFB is below "immense strain" because of plenty of fires throughout the town.
The London Mayor stated on Twitter: "London Hearth Brigade has simply declared a Main Incident in response to an enormous surge in fires throughout the capital at the moment.
"That is vital: @LondonFire is below immense strain.
"Please be secure. I am in contact with the Commissioner and can share updates when I've them."
London Hearth Brigade stated 15 fireplace engines and round 100 firefighters had been referred to as to the scene at simply after 1pm.
It got here as temperatures within the space hit round 40C amid the heatwave blasting the nation.
At the least one dwelling seemed to be fully destroyed within the blaze, whereas smoke coated a large space. Close by fields had been seen to be scorched.
The hearth brigade stated on Twitter: "We have got 15 fireplace engines and round 100 firefighters coping with this blaze on The Inexperienced in Wennington."
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