Blaze Erupts at Dagenham Waste Plant: 60 Firefighters Battle Fierce Fire
Chaos broke out on Chequers Lane, Dagenham, as eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters rushed to tackle a massive blaze at a waste recycling plant.
20 Tonnes of Household Waste Up in Smoke
The fire has engulfed roughly 20 tonnes of household rubbish stored inside a barn, sending plumes of smoke into the early morning sky.
Firefighters Scramble From Five Stations
The Brigade was alerted at 12.22am. Crews from Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Ilford, and Wennington fire stations sprang into action to control the inferno.
Cause of Fire Still a Mystery
Officials have yet to determine what sparked the fiery blaze, with investigations ongoing.
