A massive fire erupted at an industrial complex in northwest London on Friday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky near Wembley Stadium and snarling train service across the area.
About 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were dispatched to the inferno on Hannah Close in Neasden after the London Fire Brigade received the first of more than 70 calls at 11:34 a.m.
The blaze tore through a mixed-waste facility, with flames engulfing an industrial building measuring roughly 330 feet by 490 feet.
Residents were urged to stay indoors and shut their windows and doors as smoke poured from the sprawling site.
The cause remained under investigation, though an explosion was reportedly heard at an energy waste and recycling facility behind the Ikea near Wembley Stadium.
The emergency response brought nearby transit to a halt. The entire Metropolitan Line was suspended, while Jubilee Line service was shut down between Willesden Green and Wembley Park. Minor delays were reported elsewhere on the Jubilee Line, according to Transport for London.
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A nearby Amazon warehouse was also evacuated as a precaution. The warehouse is not connected to the industrial unit involved in the fire.
London Fire Brigade’s website said: “Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are responding to a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden.
“Residents in the immediate area should close doors and windows, remaining inside where possible, due to the large amount of smoke being produced.
“The fire is located at a mixed waste facility and an industrial unit approximately 100m by 150m is currently alight. Three of the Brigade’s 32m ladders have been mobilised to the scene as part of our response, alongside the Brigade’s drone team.
“Firefighters have also deployed a hose laying unit and high volume pump to the scene. This will increase the amount of water available to firefighters as they work to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire is not yet known.”
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