Emergency services were called to the two-storey multi-use warehouse late last night and around 70 people were evacuated from their homes.
Around 70 people were evacuated from their homes overnight as firefighters tackled a fire which broke out in a warehouse. Emergency services were called to the scene on Oxgate Lane in the Brent area of London shortly before 9.15pm on Thursday, June 11.
At its height, 25 fire engines and 150 firefighters were involved in fighting back the flames. People living nearby had been advised to keep doors and windows closed as a result of a significant amount of smoke from the fire. Crews from Hendon, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations responded after more than 85 calls reported the fire, reports the .
Edgware Road was closed between the junctions of Dollis Hill and Staples Corner, with Oxgate Lane shut to traffic. The cause of the fire is not yet known but an investigation is underway. The London Fire Brigade confirmed the blaze was brought under control early this morning. An LFB spokesperson said: "Twenty-five fire engines and around 150 firefighters responded to a fire on Oxgate Lane, Brent.
The fire was located on a business park, and involved a multi-use warehouse building consisting of two floors.
"At the fires height, the majority of the structure and its roof was alight. Around 70 people from a neighbouring residential block were evacuated as a precaution whilst firefighting operations were carried out.
"There are no reports of any injuries at this time. Residents in the local area had been advised to keep doors and windows closed where possible.
"This was due to the significant amount of smoke being produced by the fire. Four of the Brigade's turntable ladders deployed to the scene as part of the response, tackling the fire from height. A High Volume Pump and a Hose Layer were used by crews to increase the amount of water available to fight the fire. The Brigade received the first of over 85 calls reporting the fire at 9.14pm .
Control Officers mobilised crews from Hendon, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
"Firefighters were able to contain and bring the fire under control by 5.02am . The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade's Fire Investigation Team. "
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