Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade have been called to tackle a significant blaze at Beamway,
The fire, which broke out on Sunday afternoon is reported to involve multiple cylinders, with witnesses describing hearing a series of small explosions.
A large quantity of tyre and vehicles have also caught alight, producing thick black smoke visible from a distance.
Emergency services have classified the situation as fluid.
There are official confirmation on casualties has been released at this time.
Residents in the vicinity are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to the heavy smoke and potential chemical hazards from burning tyres and cylinders.
One local resident described the scene as “chaotic,” with large plumes of smoke billowing into the sky and fire crews working tirelessly to control the blaze. The London Fire Brigade has not yet provided details on the cause of the fire or the potential impact on nearby properties.
Authorities have cordoned off the area, and drivers are being advised to avoid Beamway while firefighting operations are ongoing.
A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said:
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are attending a fire at an industrial estate on Willoughby Drive in Dagenham.
A number of vehicles, along with scrap metal, is alight.
Station Commander Mel Anderson, who is at the scene, said: “This is a very visible fire and it is producing a lot of smoke.
“We advise people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed. We also request that drivers avoid Rainham Road South with road closures in place whilst this incident is ongoing.
Two gas cylinders have been removed from the area and cooled to an ambient temperature as a precaution, as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.
The Brigade’s Control Officers have received more than 50 calls about this fire.
The Brigade was called at 1409 and Control Officers mobilised crews from Dagenham, Barking, Wennington, Hornchurch, Romford and surrounding fire stations to the scene. A 32-metre turntable ladder is also at the scene and is being used as a water tower to help extinguish the fire from above.
