Around 70 people have been evacuated from their homes in the early hours of the morning due to a huge warehouse fire in Brent. Twenty-five fire engines and approximately 150 firefighters are responding to the blaze on Oxgate Lane, which began on Thursday evening, June 11, and continued into Friday morning, June 12.
Fire Details
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has confirmed that the fire is highly visible in the surrounding area, with blazing red flames and thick clouds of black smoke. The fire is located on a business park and involves a multi-use warehouse building consisting of two floors. The majority of the structure and its roof is currently alight.
Evacuations and Safety Advice
LFB stated: "Around 70 people from a neighbouring residential block have been evacuated as a precaution whilst firefighting operations are carried out. Residents in the local area are advised to keep doors and windows closed where possible. This is due to the significant amount of smoke being produced by the fire."
The brigade has received over 60 calls reporting the fire, with the first call received at 9:14 PM on Thursday.
Firefighting Response
Four of the brigade's turntable ladders have been deployed to the scene as part of the response. A High Volume Pump and a Hose Layer are being used by crews to increase the amount of water available to fight the fire. Control officers have mobilised crews from Hendon, Willesden, West Hampstead, and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, and investigations are expected to follow once the blaze is under control.
