Neighbouring residents to a huge warehouse fire have been evacuated from their homes as a precaution whilst firefighting operations are carried out
Around 70 people have been evacuated from their homes in the early hours of the morning due to a huge warehouse fire.
25 fire engines and around 150 firefighters are responding to a blaze on Oxgate Lane in Brent in the early hours of Friday morning, June 12.
London Fire Brigade have confirmed that the fire is highly visible in the surrounding area, with blaring red flames and thick clouds of black smoke.
It 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.
LFB said: “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.”
LFB have received over 60 calls reporting them to the fire, starting at 9.14pm.
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.
