Stratford Westfield Car Park Fire: 15 Vehicles Alight, Centre Evacuated
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said crews brought the fire under control by 5.54pm, but firefighters remain on scene damping down. There are no reports of injuries.
What happened
- First 999 call: 16:05 (LFB received 39 calls to the incident)
- Location: Car Park C, Westfield Shopping Centre, Montfichet Road, Stratford (Newham)
- Response: 10 fire engines, ~70 firefighters from Stratford, Poplar, Leytonstone and surrounding stations
- Specialist kit: 32-metre turntable ladder deployed to assist firefighting
- Status: Fire under control at 17:54; damping down continues
- Casualties: None reported
- Cause: Under investigation
Public advice and disruption
The incident produced a significant amount of smoke. LFB advises people to avoid the area while operations continue. The shopping centre was evacuated as a precaution and access to parts of the car park remains restricted.
Timeline
- 4pm – First of 39 calls received by control officers
- Shortly after – Multiple crews mobilised from nearby stations
- 5.45pm– Fire brought under control
- Evening – Crews remain on scene for damping down and safety checks
What’s next
Fire investigators will examine the scene to determine the origin and cause of the blaze. Further updates will be issued as more information becomes available.
