Warehouse Blaze Destroys Quarter of Building in Early Hours
Firefighters raced to tackle a fierce blaze that wrecked around 25% of a two-story warehouse. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Gas Cylinders Pose Explosive Risk
The warehouse held several gas cylinders, which could have exploded from the heat. Fire crews quickly cooled them to prevent a disaster.
Emergency Services Swamped with Calls
The Fire Brigade’s Control Office was flooded with 12 calls reporting the fire. Firefighters from Ilford, Romford, Hornchurch, Barking, and surrounding areas rushed to the scene.
Fire Under Control in Just Over Two Hours
The alarm went off at 12:09 a.m., and the fire was fully extinguished by 2:31 a.m. An investigation into the fire’s cause is now underway.
