CONTAINERS ABLAZE Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Barking Industrial Estate

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a large blaze at an industrial estate in Barking this afternoon.

Containers and Rubbish Alight

London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that several shipping containers filled with mixed recycling, along with a pile of rubbish and a skip, had caught fire on River Road.

The flames sent smoke drifting across the local area, with residents advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

Cause Under Investigation

The cause of the blaze is not yet known, and an investigation is expected to be carried out once the area is made safe.