Major Fire Erupts in Isle of Dogs Restaurant
A significant fire broke out in a restaurant on the Isle of Dogs on Friday, November 28, causing substantial disruption and leading to the closure of a key transport link. The incident, which started in the late afternoon, prompted a large-scale response from the London Fire Brigade.
Emergency Response and Scene Details
The fire service received the first of four calls reporting the blaze at approximately 4:16 pm. In response, ten fire engines were dispatched to the scene on Pepper Street. Crews were called in from multiple fire stations including Millwall, Whitechapel, Plaistow, East Greenwich and other surrounding stations to combat the flames.
The fire is located within a ground-floor restaurant situated in a building with residential flats above it. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time as investigations are likely to begin once the blaze is fully extinguished.
Travel Chaos and Safety Advice for Locals
The intense fire has produced large volumes of heavy smoke, leading to the precautionary closure of the nearby Crossharbour DLR station. This has caused significant travel disruption for evening commuters and residents in the area.
Authorities have issued urgent advice to local residents, urging them to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid exposure to the toxic smoke emanating from the burning building. The scale of the emergency response underscores the seriousness of the incident on this busy London peninsula.
