More than 70 firefighters were battling this evening to prevent two potentially devastating grass fires from spreading to nearby homes in Swanley and parts of the M25 after a blaze broke out in a tinder dry field on Beechenlea Lane in Swnaley.
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The blaze was quickly brought under control after 12 fire engines, a water carrier, and firefighters were dispatched to tackle the blaze and prevent it from spreading, as large plumes of smoke could be seen from the other side of the M25 in Kent. Kent Police officers closed part of the road, and residents were warned that they might have to evacuate their homes. There were no injuries reported during the incident.
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