Electric Vehicle Fire Destroys Car in Leytonstone, Road Closed for Hours

An electric vehicle was completely destroyed by fire on Cavendish Drive, Leytonstone, on the morning of Thursday, 10 October 2024. The incident, which occurred around 9 a.m., left the car burned to a shell and led to the temporary closure of the road in both directions.

Fire crews from the London Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and investigations are ongoing.

The road remained closed for several hours as emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the incident, causing local traffic disruptions. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

Authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with information about the fire to contact local police as they continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the blaze.