Massive Blaze Hits Ocado Warehouse in Erith
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters battled a fierce, deep-seated blaze at the Ocado warehouse on Church Manorway, Erith. The fire, which broke out in the huge three-storey building, still has crews working hard on site.
Challenging Fire in Massive Warehouse
The enormous warehouse, split into 30 loading bays, posed a serious challenge. Station Commander Steve Vydelingum revealed firefighters endured hot, grueling conditions tackling the fire inside.
“Firefighters worked hard in hot and arduous conditions inside the warehouse. Around 800 staff evacuated before the Brigade arrived. There were no reports of any injuries. The fire is very deep-seated and firefighters will continue to be at the scene into Saturday (17 July) damping down hot spots.”
Quick Response Brings Fire Under Control
The Brigade was called at 12:42pm and had the fire under control by 2:17am. Teams from Bexley, Plumstead, Millwall, Lee Green, Greenwich, and Eltham fire stations rushed to the scene.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, with emergency crews expected to remain through Saturday to fully extinguish lingering hotspots.
