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| Neasden A406 North Circular fire prompts rush-hour traffic warning | |
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| A large warehouse fire has closed major roads in north London, prompting warnings of severe disruption to morning rush-hour traffic. | A large warehouse fire has closed major roads in north London, prompting warnings of severe disruption to morning rush-hour traffic. |
| The North Circular in Neasden is closed both ways near to its junction with the M1 as about 70 firefighters tackle the blaze at a commercial building. | |
| Transport for London (TfL) said the westbound Staples Corner Flyover had also been closed. | |
| Half of the first floor of the building was alight, London Fire Brigade said. | Half of the first floor of the building was alight, London Fire Brigade said. |
| TfL said the North Circular was expected to remain closed during the peak rush-hour period and urged motorists to use alternative routes. | |
| The Met Police warned road closures were "likely to severely affect North Circular, Staples Corner and other key routes into morning rush hour". | |
| "Drivers should avoid the area," it added. | "Drivers should avoid the area," it added. |