Pothead
11-12-2007, 11:07 AM
Major fire in east London
Monday, 12 Nov 2007 13:00
The Stratford warehouse fire darkened skies over east London
A major fire at what is believed to be a warehouse facility in east London has sent a large plume of smoke over the city.
Fifteen fire engines and around 75 firefighters are currently in attendance to fight the blaze, at Waterden Road in Stratford, after the fire developed in late morning.
London Fire Brigade said the first of over 150 calls about the fire was received at 12:06 GMT.
Blue skies over the east of the city were turned a dark grey as the plume of smoke drifted over the area.
After rising in a distinct plume the cloud appeared to disperse, with smoke drifting lower and lower in an easterly direction.
According to unconfirmed media reports the warehouse involved was the site of a disused bus station close to the Olympic site.
A Metropolitan police spokesperson denied suggestions of terrorist involvement, saying there was "certainly nothing to suggest it isn't anything more than just an ordinary fire".
The fire is located close to the site of the 2012 Olympic Games, but is not thought to be threatening the ongoing development work.
"I thought it was a cloud at first," an eyewitness said.
"But it was a perfectly clear day and the smoke was pitch black. It looks the same colour as the smoke that might come from a large plastic or rubber fire."
peace
Monday, 12 Nov 2007 13:00
The Stratford warehouse fire darkened skies over east London
A major fire at what is believed to be a warehouse facility in east London has sent a large plume of smoke over the city.
Fifteen fire engines and around 75 firefighters are currently in attendance to fight the blaze, at Waterden Road in Stratford, after the fire developed in late morning.
London Fire Brigade said the first of over 150 calls about the fire was received at 12:06 GMT.
Blue skies over the east of the city were turned a dark grey as the plume of smoke drifted over the area.
After rising in a distinct plume the cloud appeared to disperse, with smoke drifting lower and lower in an easterly direction.
According to unconfirmed media reports the warehouse involved was the site of a disused bus station close to the Olympic site.
A Metropolitan police spokesperson denied suggestions of terrorist involvement, saying there was "certainly nothing to suggest it isn't anything more than just an ordinary fire".
The fire is located close to the site of the 2012 Olympic Games, but is not thought to be threatening the ongoing development work.
"I thought it was a cloud at first," an eyewitness said.
"But it was a perfectly clear day and the smoke was pitch black. It looks the same colour as the smoke that might come from a large plastic or rubber fire."
peace