06 Sep 2023 | 01:53 PM UTC
UK: Emergency response to structure fire in East London prompting localized transport disruptions as of mid-afternoon Sept. 6
Authorities responding to structure fire in West London, UK, as of mid-afternoon Sept. 6. Localized transport disruptions ongoing.
Event
Emergency crews are responsing to a structure fire in the Brentford neighborhood of West London as of 14:30 Sept. 6; the blaze broke out at a waste transfer facility on Transport Avenues. There have as yet been no reports of casualties.
A large number of emergency responders remain at the scene, and authorities advise those nearby to avoid the area. Localized disruptions and the presence of emergency responders 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 Brentford. 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.
