70 firefighters tackling blaze at east London construction site
People in Canning Town are being advised to avoid the area.
Last updated 4th Jun 2024
About 70 firefighters were tackling a large fire on a construction site in east London on Tuesday morning.
Crews were called to near Silvertown Way in Canning Town just before 8.30
People have been sharing videos and photos on social media of black smoke billowing into the sky - the advice is to avoid the area.
A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade said: "Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are responding to a fire near Silvertown Way in Canning Town."
"The fire is located in a construction site. One of the Brigade's 64m ladder has been deployed to the scene. People are advised avoid the area as crews respond. "
The Brigade has received over 25 calls reporting the fire, with the first call taken at 0823. Firefighters from Plaistow, Poplar, East Ham and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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