Massive Warehouse Fire in Enfield Sends Smoke Plumes Over M25 — Public Urged to Keep Windows Shut
A major blaze has broken out at a two-storey warehouse on Mollison Avenue in Enfield, prompting a large-scale emergency response from London Fire Brigade and neighbouring fire services. At least twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters are currently on scene battling the flames.
What We Know So Far:
- The fire is affecting most of a two-storey warehouse and is producing significant volumes of smoke visible from the M25 motorway.
- The incident was first reported around 8.05pm, with 40 emergency calls made to London Fire Brigade’s control room.
- Firefighters from Enfield, Edmonton, Chingford, Woodford, and further afield, as well as support from Hertfordshire and Essex fire crews, have responded.
Emergency Response Measures:
- Two 32-metre turntable ladders from Tottenham and Soho are being used to spray water from above the blaze.
- A Hose Layer Unit has been deployed to ensure sufficient water supply.
- A drone is in use for overhead surveillance to support decision-making by the incident commander.
- Smoke is affecting visibility across Mollison Avenue and parts of the M25.
Public Safety Advisory:
Residents and businesses in the area are advised to close all windows and doors due to the heavy smoke drift.
“Firefighters are working incredibly hard to bring the fire under control. Given the scale of the incident and the volume of smoke, crews are expected to remain at the scene for several hours,” a London Fire Brigade spokesperson said.
Location:
- Mollison Avenue, Enfield
- Smoke may impact travel around Junction 25 of the M25 and the A1055 corridor
Cause:
- The cause of the fire is not yet known. An investigation will be launched once it is safe for fire officers to enter the building.
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