A huge fire broke out in a 13-storey data centre in Blackwall, east London, sending...
Published: 1:14 pm January 24, 2026
Updated: 3:34 am February 23, 2026

A huge fire broke out in a 13-storey data centre in Blackwall, east London, sending 60 firefighters rushing to the scene in the early hours.

60 Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze

The London Fire Brigade said the fire started in a basement battery room housing around 200 LED acid batteries. Flames destroyed a small section of the basement before crews brought the blaze under control.

 

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