UK: Emergency crews responding to a structure fire in London's Forest Gate area evening of June 23

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire in the Forest Gate area of London as of the evening of June 23. Reports indicate the fire broke out in a commercial building on Nursery Lane and at least 100 people have been evacuated from nearby premises. Authorities deployed at least 150 firefighters to extinguish the fire, and several roads near the impacted area have been closed, including intersection with the A114 (Upton Lane). Officials have asked nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area. The cause of the blaze is not immediately clear.

Increased security and localized transport and business disruptions are likely in the impacted area until the emergency response concludes.

Advice

Avoid the area until responders have the fire under control and give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Consider remaining indoors in areas where there is heavy smoke, especially if suffering from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.