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Bryan Bruce conducts in-depth investigations into several unsolved crimes in New Zealand, and examines issues in the justice system.
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Wennington wildfire probably started in back garden - report
By Adriana Elgueta & Josh MellorBBC News
A London Fire Brigade investigation has concluded the Wennington wildfire was likely to have started in a garden.
A large grass fire in The Village in Havering, East London , tore through 17 houses during scorching temperatures In July Last Year .
While investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of The Blaze , a large caravan was noted as an early area of where it began.
The brigade added it had not fully discounted that it was deliberate.
At about 13:00 BST on 17 July 2022, a neighbour saw white smoke coming from near a large Willow Tree in The Garden , which turned into flames.
In total The Fire spread across 40 hectares, damaging 17 houses, five garages, 12 stables, a car repair workshop and several vehicles, as well as numerous sheds and outbuildings.
The Investigator wrote: " Having called the brigade, [the neighbour] attempted to stop The Fire spreading using a hosepipe, however, this had little effect. "
The conditions were " exceptionally hot and dry" The Investigator added, which meant The Flames could easily move along the marshland to the rear of the properties.
At The Time of The Blaze , the Fire Brigade was also fighting numerous other blazes including a 30-pump fire in Upminster.
The Investigator said the brigade, which had a station less than 100m (328ft) from The Site where The Fire started, would have sent More Than 15 pumps were it not for the
Havering Council leader Ray Morgon said: " Whilst The Report does not provide a definite conclusion on The Cause of The Fire , one thing we can conclude from the findings and guidance is that fire safety is everyone's responsibility.
" As we enter the summer months and the likelihood of higher temperatures it is up to us all to take measures to prevent this type of horrific incident from happening again. "
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