UK: Emergency response to structure fire in East London prompting localized transport disruptions as of evening Aug. 25

Event

Emergency crews are continuing their response to a structure fire in the Bow neighborhood of East London as of 19:00 Aug. 25; the blaze broke out on the roof of a building housing several businesses near the intersection of Fairfield and Bow roads; the building has been evacuated. There have as yet been no reports of casualties.

Authorities have cordoned off the area and a large number of emergency responders remain at the scene. Localized disruptions and emergency responder presence may linger after the fire is extinguished. Heavy smoke is possible in the incident area.

Advice

Avoid the incident area as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling near Bow. Consider remaining indoors if heavy smoke is in your area, especially if you suffer from 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.