London Fire Brigade Responds with Major Effort to Tackle Industrial Blaze
A large fire at a scrap metal site in east London has sent thick plumes of smoke towering into the capital’s skyline, visible from miles away. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at an industrial site located on Beamway in Dagenham.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed it received the first reports shortly after 2pm, prompting a swift and substantial emergency response. Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters were dispatched to the scene to battle the flames.
In an official update, the LFB stated, “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are attending a fire at an industrial site on Beamway in #Dagenham. This is a very visible fire and is producing a lot of smoke. Please keep windows and doors closed if you are in the area. More to follow.”
Authorities have urged people living nearby to keep windows and doors shut as a precaution, due to the large volume of smoke generated by the fire. Although the cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed, the LFB noted that, as of now, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties.
Social media platforms have been flooded with images and videos showing enormous clouds of black smoke drifting across the capital. One eyewitness commented that the smoke was “visible for miles around”, with many others echoing similar concerns over the dramatic scenes.
Major fire outbreak in Dagenham? East London/ Essex. #londonnews pic.twitter.com/Od4uZXHbL2
— Eddy P bAdBoi MC (@Shareintheview) April 6, 2025
Emergency services continue to work tirelessly to bring the fire under control. A full investigation into the cause will be launched once the site is declared safe. In the meantime, the public is advised to avoid the area to allow emergency crews to operate without obstruction.
As of the latest update from the LFB, fire crews remain at the scene to dampen down hotspots and monitor air quality. Londoners are reminded to stay alert for further instructions and updates from official channels.
