Around 125 firefighters have been battling a huge blaze on an industrial estate in north London.
The fire at a mixed waste facility in Neasden was close to Wembley Stadium and sent a huge plume of smoke billowing across the sky.
The London Fire Brigade warned residents to close doors and windows and remain inside where possible.
The fire at the approximately 100m by 150m industrial unit, caused the closure of the entire Metropolitan line on the Tube and the part suspension of the Jubilee line on Friday.
Part suspensions remain on Saturday on both lines as safety checks are carried out.
Major disruption to rail services to and from London Marylebone station, which was evacuated, will continue until at least 6pm on Saturday.
Trains are being delayed or cancelled due to lines to Aylesbury being blocked.
The LFB took the first of over 90 calls reporting the fire at 11.34am. Footage shows smoke from the fire has reduced but the LFB are yet to say it is under control.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
Scroll down for the latest updates.
Jubilee and Metropolitan Lines remain part-suspended
18:11 , Shaun Wilson
Jubilee and Metropolitan Lines remain part-suspended with severe delays, according to Transport for London (TfL).
Update - rail disruption until at least 6pm
13:14 , Matt Watts
National Rail has extended the period major disruption is expected on services to and from Marylebone station.
It said major disruption is now expected on Chiltern Railway services until at least 6pm.
Disruption on Tube and rail until this afternoon
11:10 , Matt Watts
Transport for London continue to say the Jubilee line will be part suspended between Wembley Park and Willesden Green until at least the early afternoon with severe delays expected on the rest of the line.
The Metropolitan line will also remain part suspended until Saturday afternoon between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate with severe delays on the rest of the line.
Chiltern Railway services are still unable to run between London Marylebone and Amersham and will be cancelled or revised, National Rail said.
Major disruption is expected until approximately 1pm, it said.
Major disruption remains on Tube and rail
06:49 , Matt Watts
The Jubilee line will be part suspended between Wembley Park and Willesden Green until at least the early afternoon with severe delays expected on the rest of the line.
The Metropolitan line will also remain part suspended until Saturday afternoon between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate with severe delays on the rest of the line.
Major disruption to London Marylebone trains will continue until at least 1pm on Saturday. All lines towards Aylesbury via Amersham are disrupted.
Services are unable to run between London Marylebone and Amersham and will be cancelled or revised, National Rail said.
Chiltern Railways are currently running an hourly service from London Marylebone to Aylesbury (via High Wycombe) avoiding the fire. They are also running an hourly shuttle between Aylesbury and Amersham.
Coverage resumes
06:42 , Matt Watts
We are briefly resuming our coverage of the Neasden fire on Saturday morning to give you an update on the fire and public transport, which is still facing major disruption on Saturday.
An investigation has now been launched into the fire, which was brought under control by the London Fire Brigade by 5.10pm.
Read our full report for the latest.
Coverage suspended
Friday 28 August 2026 20:52 , Matt Watts
We are suspending our live coverage of the fire in Neasden this evening.
LFB assistant commissioner Andy Pennick has called the fire “a protracted incident that will see crews on scene for the remainder of the day as the work to fully extinguish the fire.”
There is still major disruption to Tube and train services.
The Jubilee and Metropolitan lines are still both partially closed with severe delays on the rest of the line.
Rail from London Marylebone station will face delays and cancellations until the end of the evening.
Please return to Standard.co.uk tomorrow for the latest on the fire. In the meantime you can read our full report on today;s events below.
Thanks for joining us for our coverage.
Fire near Wembley Stadium seen for miles across London and triggers transport chaos
Major disruption to trains at London Marylebone until the end of the day
Friday 28 August 2026 19:36 , Matt Watts
National Rail has given a further update on disruption to train services.
It says all lines towards Aylesbury via Amersham are disrupted from Marylebone station.
It said: “Following an earlier evacuation of London Marylebone station services have now recovered and Chiltern Railways expect to run a near normal service from now and into the evening, with the exception of services than run via Amersham (along the Metropolitan Line).
“Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
“Major disruption on the route via Amersham is expected until the end of the day.”
This footage shows scenes at Marylebone earlier on the day.
I was at Baker Street but there are trains on the Metropolitan line because of a fire at Neasden. So I walked to Marylebone Station and there are no trains from there either as there is a fire near Harrow on the Hill. So I'm stranded! pic.twitter.com/7GnBcxztA6
— Mark Arby (@markarby) August 28, 2026
Dramatic footage from road shows drivers heading towards smoke
Friday 28 August 2026 19:28 , Matt Watts
This dramatic footage shows motorists in London driving as the smoke dominates the skyline ahead of them.
The LFB warned this afternoon that the fire was continuing to produce a significant amount of smoke and traffic in the surrounding area would be heavily impacted.
Driving through West London today and the horizon just disappeared.
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This is the smoke from the Neasden industrial estate fire as seen from the road, stretching… pic.twitter.com/p6tzePLzBZ
Metropolitan line partially reopens
Friday 28 August 2026 17:28 , Matt Watts
The Metropolitan Line remains closed between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Aldgate due to the fire, but the rest of the line has reopened.
However services on the line are subject to severe delays.
There is still no service between Wembley Park and Willesden Green on the Jubilee line due to the fire.
Drone footage shows plumes of smoke as crews tackle blaze
Friday 28 August 2026 16:54 , Niva Yadav
Drone footage shows fire crews tackling the blaze as big plumes of smoke rise into the air.
Neasden Fire
— YEDIS DRONE SHOTS (@yedisdroneshots) August 28, 2026
Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are responding to a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden
Residents in the immediate area should close doors and windows, remaining inside where possible, due to the large amount of smoke being produced
The fire is located… pic.twitter.com/aVutgBLphc
TfL update
Friday 28 August 2026 16:33 , Niva Yadav
As commuters head home on Friday, the TfL network is still subject to disruption following today’s fire in Neasden.
The entire Metropolitan line is still suspended, while the Jubilee line is part suspended between Willesden Green and Wembley Park.
The rest of the line is operating with severe delays.
Disruption on Chiltern Railways routes between Aylesbury and Marylebone is expected until 7pm. As it stands, there are delays of up to 50 minutes.
Pictures show extent of damage
Friday 28 August 2026 16:16 , Niva Yadav
Photographs released by the London Fire Brigade show the extent of the damage.
The front of the industrial unit has been destroyed by the fire as crews continue to hose down the building.
Smoke clearing, but keep windows closed
Friday 28 August 2026 15:53 , Niva Yadav
The smoke is now beginning to clear over the warehouse following the thick clouds and plumes earlier today.
However, residents and local businesses are still being urged to keep their windows and doors shut. Firefighters are expected to remain on site for the rest of the day.
Pictured: Scorched warehouse in Neasden fire
Friday 28 August 2026 15:41 , Niva Yadav
The London Fire Brigade has released images of the scorched warehouse after the fire in Neasden.
Images show an aerial view of the unit, which is has been burnt by the blaze. The roof looks to be particularly damaged as smoke and steam rise from the building.
Crews are still at the scene working to extinguish the blaze.
Crews will work through the day to extinguish fire, says LFB assistant commissioner
Friday 28 August 2026 15:27 , Niva Yadav
The fire is being treated as a protracted incident and crews will work through the day to extinguish the blaze, according to LFB assistant commissioner Andy Pennick.
Speaking at the scene, Mr Pennick said: “The Brigade was called at 1136 to reports of a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by a well-developed fire involving a waste transfer facility. Recognising the scale of the fire, the initial officer in attendance immediately requested twenty fire engines be mobilised to the scene.
"An industrial unit, approximately 100m by 150m is currently alight. We have around 125 firefighters currently working to bring the fire under control. The fire has produced a significant amount of smoke, with local residents being advised to keep doors and windows closed as we respond. Services on nearby rail lines have also been suspended as a precaution whilst we respond.
"Four of the Brigade's 32m ladders have been mobilised to the scene as part of our response, alongside the Brigade's Drone Team. A Hose Laying Unit and High Volume Pump have also been deployed, increasing the amount of water available to firefighters as they work to bring the fire under control.
"This is a protracted incident that will see crews on scene for the remainder of the day as the work to fully extinguish the fire. I’d like to thank our firefighters for their hard work so far at this fire, and our Control Officers for managing a significant number of calls and coordinating or response. “
Sir Sadiq Khan thanks firefighters tackling the blaze
Friday 28 August 2026 15:02 , Niva Yadav
Sir Sadiq Khan has thanked the crews tackling the blaze in Neasden.
The Mayor of London said in a post on X: “My thanks go to our brave firefighters who are tackling the blaze to protect lives and businesses.”
London Fire Brigade is responding to a large fire on an industrial estate in Neasden. I’m receiving regular updates.
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) August 28, 2026
If you live in the area, please follow LFB’s safety advice.
My thanks go to our brave firefighters who are tackling the blaze to protect lives and businesses. https://t.co/mGEwxCXpLI
Jubilee line suspended between Willesden Green and West Hampstead
Friday 28 August 2026 14:50 , Niva Yadav
The part suspension on the Jubilee line has been extended to West Hampstead. There are severe delays across the entire line.
Neasden station, West Hampstead station, Willesden Green station, and Wembley Park station are all closed.
Nearby workers 'scared' after huge blaze at mixed waste facility
Friday 28 August 2026 14:47 , Niva Yadav
Workers nearby have expressed their fear after the fire broke out at the mixed waste facility in Neasden.
A worker at a nearby business told Metro: “At first we thought it was Amazon that was on fire but it’s London Energy. It’s a massive fire. We were scared it would spread to us.”
There are several businesses in the area, including depots for Amazon and a car parts shop. The Wembley branch of Ikea is just a stone’s throw away while there is also a parade of kitchen supply and packaging supply shops across the road.
Traffic in Neasden area
Friday 28 August 2026 14:37 , Niva Yadav
The London Fire Brigade is warning of disruption to car journeys as the smoke continues to billow across the Wembley area. The post on social media says that traffic will be “heavily impacted” by the blaze.
Google Maps shows that there is some queueing traffic on A406 North Circular Westbound from M1 J1 (Staples Corner) to A4088 (Neasden Interchange), but overall, traffic seems to be coping well in spite of the smoke blowing onto the carriageway.
The fire in Neasden involves a mixed waste facility, and a large industrial unit is currently alight.
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 28, 2026
The fire is continuing to produce a significant amount of smoke. Traffic in the surrounding area will be heavily impacted. https://t.co/WiUXuVZ6ko pic.twitter.com/GzFN8ouAwE
Dramatic footage shows smoke billowing across London
Friday 28 August 2026 14:17 , Niva Yadav
Users on social media have shared dramatic footage of the blaze as smoke billows across London.
It is understood that firefighters are still tackling the blaze.
Huge fire and blasts at a waste plant near Wembley send smoke over London pic.twitter.com/hbJpN9Jqfr
— Chris Ripa (@CHRISsW0RLD) August 28, 2026
No casualties reported
Friday 28 August 2026 13:58 , Niva Yadav
It is understood that no patients are being treated at the scene.
The London Ambulance Service did attend, but as it stands, there are no expected casualties.
Chaos across TfL network
Friday 28 August 2026 13:57 , Niva Yadav
The fire has meant the Metropolitan line continues to be suspended, while the Jubilee line is suspended between Willesden Green and Wembley Park.
Dramatic footage shows smoke from inferno
Friday 28 August 2026 13:37 , Niva Yadav
More dramatic footage has emerged on social media showing the thick clouds of smoke being sent up into the sky.
🚨 Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are tackling a major fire in Wembley.
— TheEnglishPatriot (@TheEnglishPat) August 28, 2026
London Fire Brigade is urging people living nearby to close their doors and windows and stay indoors where possible due to the large amount of smoke coming from the scene. pic.twitter.com/PUPcBlnVmg
In pictures: Wembley fire
Friday 28 August 2026 13:31 , Niva Yadav
The huge blaze is sending plumes of smoke into the sky, creating large dark grey clouds over Wembley and surrounding areas.
Nearby Amazon warehouse evacuated
Friday 28 August 2026 13:28 , Niva Yadav
A nearby Amazon warehouse has been evacuated, though it is not related to the industrial unit on fire.
According to Google Maps, the US firm has two depots in the Wembley industrial park.
Fire first reported at 11.34am
Friday 28 August 2026 13:27 , Niva Yadav
Reports of the blaze first emerged at around 11.34am on Friday morning. Crews have now been fighting the fire for almost two hours as smoke continues to billow across the London skyline.
The clouds of smoke are visible from more than 9 miles away in Westminster.
Fire behind Ikea and less than a mile from Wembley Stadium
Friday 28 August 2026 13:21 , Niva Yadav
The site of the fire is just behind the Ikea store in Wembley and less than a mile away from Wembley Stadium.
There are no events set to take place at the stadium this evening.
Fire at mixed waste facility, says LFB
Friday 28 August 2026 13:11 , Niva Yadav
The London Fire Brigade has confirmed the fire is at a mixed waste facility, with one unit spanning 100m x 150m alight.
Crews are currently tackling the blaze and have deployed a hose laying unit, high volume pump and three 32m ladders.
Unconfirmed reports suggest fire at waste transfer site
Friday 28 August 2026 13:04 , Niva Yadav
Unconfirmed reports on social media have suggested that the fire has broken out at a waste transfer and recycling facility on the industrial park.
There are several buildings on the industrial site, including two Amazon depots, a storage facility, and Euro Car Parts.
Travel chaos as fire leaves passengers stranded
Friday 28 August 2026 12:57 , Niva Yadav
The fire has halted both the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines. Passengers wanting to get between Amersham and central London have sought alternative routes from Marylebone, but the Chiltern Railways route is also affected.
All lines towards Aylesbury have been disrupted. A separate fire in Marylebone means all lines are blocked, according to National Rail. Disruption is expected until 2pm.
I was at Baker Street but there are trains on the Metropolitan line because of a fire at Neasden. So I walked to Marylebone Station and there are no trains from there either as there is a fire near Harrow on the Hill. So I'm stranded! pic.twitter.com/7GnBcxztA6
— Mark Arby (@markarby) August 28, 2026
Cause of fire unknown
Friday 28 August 2026 12:51 , Niva Yadav
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
The London Fire Brigade has dispatched 20 fire engines and some 125 firefighters to tackle the blaze.
Fire located on industrial estate, say London Fire Brigade
Friday 28 August 2026 12:49 , Niva Yadav
The London Fire Brigade is responding to the incident on the industrial estate.
In a statement, the brigade said: "Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are responding to a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden.
"The fire is located on an industrial estate. Three of the Brigade's 32m ladders have been mobilised to the scene as part of our response.
"Tube services on the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines will be impacted as crews respond.
"The Brigade's Control Room took the first of over 70 calls reporting the fire at 1134.
"Crews from Wembley, Park Royal, Willesden and surrounding fire stations have been mobilised to the scene."
Smoke visible from Westminster, say BBC
Friday 28 August 2026 12:47 , Niva Yadav
The BBC has reported that smoke is visible from Westminster. In footage captured by the broadcaster, the plumes of smoke can be seen from more than nine miles away.
WATCH: Huge fire breaks out in north London sending smoke clouds into London sky
Friday 28 August 2026 12:46 , Niva Yadav
Dramatic footage shows the huge smoke clouds billowing across the London skyline.
The cause of the fire is still not known.
Pictures show massive fire close to Wembley Stadium
Friday 28 August 2026 12:44 , Niva Yadav
Images emerging on social media show the huge fire blowing smoke into the sky close to the Ikea in Wembley.
The site of the fire is less than a mile away from Wembley Stadium.
BREAKING 🚨: OVER 100 firefighters are bravely battling a huge blaze near Wembley Stadium and IKEA.
— UK DISPATCH 📰 (@UK_Dispatch_) August 28, 2026
Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters have been deployed to tackle the fierce inferno on Hannah Close in Neasden, London. pic.twitter.com/PTzTqghRY7
Smoke visible from Chiltern line
Friday 28 August 2026 12:44 , Niva Yadav
Passengers on the Chiltern line have captured the huge plumes of smoke coming from the blaze on Hannah Close.
Footage shows the smoke clouds forming above the industrial state - all visible from the nearby railway line.
Video from the Chiltern Line in Brent Park.
— Hugo Rasenberg (@hurasenberg) August 28, 2026
‘London Energy’ warehouse up in flames. Police and firefighters on site. pic.twitter.com/1CDngBVi6k
More than 70 calls reporting the blaze
Friday 28 August 2026 12:44 , Niva Yadav
The London Fire Brigade has said it has received over 70 calls reporting the fire in Brent.
In a post on social media, the brigade urged people to avoid the area
The Brigade's Control Room has taken over 70 calls reporting the fire in Brent.
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 28, 2026
Please avoid the area as crews respond.
More information https://t.co/WiUXuVZ6ko https://t.co/nbqWKgArUN
Metropolitan suspended
Friday 28 August 2026 12:43 , Niva Yadav
The Metropolitan line is suspended due to fire near Wembley.
Jubilee line part suspended
Friday 28 August 2026 12:37 , Niva Yadav
The Jubilee line is part suspended between Willesden Green and Wembley Park due to the blaze.
TfL is reporting minor delays on the rest of the line.
Where is the fire?
Friday 28 August 2026 12:37 , Niva Yadav
The fire is understood to have broken out on Hannah Close in Neasden. There are several industrial and commercial buildings in the area, including two Amazon depots and a storage facility.
It is unclear exactly where the fire is.
Footage shows massive plumes of smoke
Friday 28 August 2026 12:35 , Niva Yadav
Footage shared on social media shows huge plumes of dark grey smoke billowing from the building in Neasden.
There's a large fire in North London / Brent area pic.twitter.com/HCV2gYqm0z
— CaptainXeno (@CaptainXeno91) August 28, 2026
Huge fire breaks out in Neasden
Friday 28 August 2026 12:35 , Niva Yadav
A large fire has broken out near Hannah Close in Neasden.
Around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines are currently attending to the blaze.
The London Fire Brigade is urging residents in the immediate area to close doors and windows, remaining inside where possible, due to the large amount of smoke.
