00:00The London Fire Brigade says it responded to more than 1,300 incidents during the latest hot weather,
00:07including fires, emergencies and a river rescue.
00:11Crews tackled grass fires in Rainham and Croydon,
00:14as well as blazes affecting homes, flats, sheds, a bakery and a storage unit.
00:19The brigade is urging people to take care outdoors with warnings about barbecues, cigarettes and open water.
00:25It says wildfires can spread quickly and affect health, wildlife and property.
00:31Londoners are being reminded to help prevent fires as hot conditions continue across the capital.
00:37LFB confirms that the service remains prepared to respond to further emergencies during periods of heat.
