AN industrial estate went up in flames last night, with 150 firefighters scrambling to the scene.
A single-storey warehouse in a scrap yard, three diggers and several other vehicles were caught up in the huge blaze.
UKNIPA major industrial fire broke out at Maypole Crescent, Erith[/caption]
UKNIPThe fire was reported at 10.45pm on Friday evening[/caption]
UKNIPThick plumes of smoke were seen rising into the sky last night[/caption]
Locals living near Maypole Crescent in Erith, south-east London have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke.
The industrial estate houses around 20 businesses, including repair shops and recycling centres, on the banks of the Thames.
Twenty-five fire engines, two 32-metre turntable ladders and a fire boat were deployed to extinguish the inferno.
The boat has two remote-operated water monitors which can pump 2,500 litres per minute, to help with firefighting operations from the Thames.
The London Fire Brigade responded to the first of 10 calls shortly before 11pm.
Pictures show the massive fire sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky in the dead of night, lasting until 4am.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, and the LFB has not specified which buildings have been affected by the fire.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: “Twenty-five fire engines and around 150 firefighters are tackling a fire at an industrial estate on Maypole Crescent in Erith.
“A single-storey warehouse in a scrap yard is currently alight, along with three diggers and numerous vehicles.
“Local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed where possible due to smoke being produced.
“Two 32-metre turntable ladders have been deployed to provide a vantage point for assessing the scene and to deliver water from above.
“One of the Brigade’s fire boats was also mobilised to the incident.
“The boat has two remote-operated water monitors which can pump 2,500 litres per minute, to help with firefighting operations from the Thames.
“The Brigade’s Control Officers took the first of 10 calls to the fire at 2247 and mobilised crews from Bexley, Erith, Plumstead, East Greenwich, Sidcup and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
“The cause of the fire is not known at this time.”
UKNIPPictures show the massive fire sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky in the dead of night, lasting until at least 4am[/caption]
UKNIPLocals living near Maypole Crescent in Erith, south-east London have been warned to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
