Fire - Believed to be caused by barbecue - Multiple gardens destroyed and over 10 houses damaged in one street.
Firefighters were called to Chelmsford, Essex last night around 10pm. After the garden catches fire and quickly spreads to the coniferous flock.
Firefighters from the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service arrived at Greenwood He Close and found a well-developed fire involving about 15 homes and several sheds and outbuildings.
Exterior walls, windows, and gutters were damaged.
Hell was finally extinguished by 11:08 pm on Saturday, and an estimated 40 people were evacuated.
The harrowing photographs show the charred remains of various gardens and blackened trees with stripped leaves.
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Essex Fire Service)Others show bright orange flames roaring above the house.
Seven firefighters were dispatched from Chelmsford, Rayleigh Weir, Maldon, Brentwood, Wickford and Witham.
Essex Police were also dispatched to the scene and East of England Ambulance Service provided first aid to seven of his.
A fire investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Area Manager Neil Fenwick said: Number of fires at the moment.
Fire spreads easily and quickly . This applies not only to gardens, but also to fields and heathlands.
"Please cooperate. Please do not make barbecues or bonfires.
"Please do not use fireworks or light Skye's lanterns.
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Essex Fire Brigade)``Then we could have a massive fire like the one we saw tonight.''
This meansafter devastating wildfires in the UK last month engulfed many homes across the country in record-breaking temperatures.
Mercury has seen a rise above her 40 degrees in the UK. For the first time, the flames have allowed the flames to spread to at least ten locations, not just parts of London. It was shown to be on fire and burst into flames with a roar. Orange flames tore through the building.
Firefighters on the scene were asked what the situation was.98} Meanwhile,On Friday, hosepipe bans came into effect for people living inHampshireandIsle of Wightahead of another heat wave predicted in the next few days.
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