A major fire broke out in a scrapyard warehouse in Erith, involving 150 firefighters and 25 fire engines. The London Fire Brigade was alerted at 10.47pm, responding with crews from various stations. The fire affected a single-storey warehouse, three diggers, and several vehicles. Firefighters utilized two 32-metre turntable ladders and a fire boat to manage the situation, pumping water from the Thames. The blaze was controlled by 6.52am, with no reported injuries, although residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke. The cause is under investigation.
Twenty-five fire engines attended the scene, where a single-storey warehouse within a scrapyard was alight, along with three diggers and numerous vehicles.
A huge blaze ripped through a scrapyard warehouse in Erith last night, sending thick smoke billowing across the area as 150 firefighters battled to bring it under control.
Crews from Bexley, Erith, Plumstead, East Greenwich, Sidcup and surrounding stations responded. The fire was brought under control by 6.52am this morning.
Residents living nearby were advised to keep windows and doors closed throughout the night due to the volume of smoke.
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