More than 100 firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London
Summary
More than 100 firefighters are working to put out a fire on a railway embankment in east London near Vallentin Road. The fire is causing a lot of smoke, affecting nearby homes and parts of the train line, and people nearby are asked to keep windows and doors closed and avoid the area.Key Facts
- About 125 firefighters and 25 fire engines were sent to the fire near Vallentin Road in Walthamstow.
- Several properties close to the railway line are affected by the fire and smoke.
- The blaze is producing a large amount of smoke, so residents are advised to close windows and doors.
- Motorists have been told to avoid the affected area, including Wood Street.
- The Weaver Overground train line has been partially closed due to the fire.
- Firefighters received the first calls about the fire at 6:27 pm and sent teams from several nearby fire stations.
- The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
- Local MP Stella Creasy asked people to avoid the area and support evacuated families by donating food and water at a local welcome center.
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