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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Wembley fire: 125 firefighters battle huge blaze at industrial estate

  • London Fire Brigade has dispatched 20 fire engines and approximately 125 firefighters to tackle a major blaze at an industrial estate in Hannah Close, Neasden.
  • Huge plumes of smoke from the fire can be seen near Wembley Stadium, prompting over 70 emergency calls to the brigade starting from 11.34am.
  • Local residents in Neasden have been advised to keep their doors and windows closed to protect against the heavy smoke, while members of the public are urged to avoid the area.
  • Transport services in the area have been disrupted, with impacts reported on both the Metropolitan and Jubilee London Underground lines.
  • Fire crews from Wembley, Park Royal, Willesden, and surrounding stations remain at the scene, with the cause of the fire currently unknown.

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