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Leyton fire: Dozens of firefighters tackle warehouse blaze | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
Twenty fire engines and 120 firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze at an industrial estate in Leyton, east London. | Twenty fire engines and 120 firefighters have been tackling a huge blaze at an industrial estate in Leyton, east London. |
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it had received more than 70 calls, with the first being made at 05:22 BST. | The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it had received more than 70 calls, with the first being made at 05:22 BST. |
A two-storey warehouse on Orient Way was damaged by the fire, which was under control by 12:05. | |
The cause of the fire is not yet known and is now under investigation, according to the LFB. | |
Rod Wainwright, who was at the scene for the fire service, said: "There are large volumes of smoke. | |
"I would advise all nearby residents in the area to keep their doors and windows closed until the smoke plume has diminished." | "I would advise all nearby residents in the area to keep their doors and windows closed until the smoke plume has diminished." |