Three swans were left coated in diesel fuel after a fuel spill at Carshalton Ponds, believed to have been caused by a vehicle fire early this morning.
The incident prompted a multi-agency rescue effort led by Wallington Animal Rescue (WAR) and the Swan Sanctuary, who worked tirelessly to save the affected birds. Two of the swans were captured and taken in for urgent treatment.
Rescue Efforts
Volunteers from WAR were alerted to the situation at 9am on Monday and spent several hours at the scene capturing the contaminated birds.
The London Fire Brigade confirmed:
“Two vans and part of a one-storey office building were alight when crews from Wallington and Sutton fire stations arrived. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported.”
Call for Public Vigilance
The Environment Agency has urged anyone with information about the incident or concerns about pollution to contact their 24-hour incident hotline: 0800 807060.
Meanwhile, rescuers continue to monitor the remaining birds at Carshalton Ponds, ready to step in if further intervention is needed.
