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A huge fire has ripped through an industrial estate in London.

Twenty-five fire engines and around 150 firefighters spent hours fighting the blaze on Maypole Crescent in Erith overnight.

A warehouse in the scrap yard was alight, as well as three diggers and numerous vehicle.

The industrial estate itself is home to around 20 businesses, including garages, repair shops and recycling centres.

Fire billowed out and clouded the London skyline well into the morning as the fire was brought under control at 6.52am on Saturday.

Local residents were told to keep their windows and doors shut despite the heatwave because of the smoke being produced.

London Fire Brigade @LondonFire 25 fire engines & around 150 firefighters are continuing to tackle the fire at an industrial estate in #Erith A warehouse is currently alight, along with several vehicles This is likely to be a protracted incident with crews on scene throughout the night https://london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2025/july/industrial-estate-fire-erith 12:55 AM ? Jul 12, 2025 ? 290 Views
A warehouse in the scrap yaard was alight

London Fire Brigade first received news of the blaze at 10.57pm last night and sent crews to the scene.

They employed two 32-metre high ladders to survey the fire as it burnt the industrial estate to a crisp.

A fire boat was also mobilised, which uses two remote-operated water monitors to pump out 2,500 litres of water per minute.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

It erupted as the London Fire Brigade issued a new warning about the risks of grass fires and wildfires during a heatwave.

A major industrial fire has broken out at ??Maypole Crescent, within Darent Industrial Park, Erith, prompting a 25-pump response from the London Fire Brigade. Reports from the scene indicate multiple explosions and the presence of gas cylinders, with emergency services treating the incident as a high-risk blaze. The fire was reported at 10.45pm??on Friday evening, with firefighters from across southeast London being dispatched. A hose layer a turntable ladder (TL), and command units have been dispatched to the ongoing ??operation. Major Ten-Pump Fire Breaks Out at Darent Industrial Park in Erith ??? Explosions Reported Explosions and Road Closures Witnesses have reported a series of loud explosions, with significant flames and smoke visible across the Erith Marshes area. The road around Maypole Crescent has been closed in both directions, and residents are being urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke hazard. Local social media accounts described the fire as ???lighting up the night sky??? with "lots of things exploding." Firefighters Battling Intense Blaze More than 70 firefighters are believed to be on scene, working to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent units. The presence of pressurised gas cylinders has elevated the risk level and prompted a cautious containment strategy by the fire service. There are no confirmed reports of injuries at this stage. Ongoing Incident The fire service has classified the blaze as a major incident, with crews expected to remain on scene well into the morning. London Fire Brigade and Met Police are yet to issue official statements, but updates are expected shortly.5-pump response from the London Fire Brigade. Reports from the scene indicate multiple explosions and the presence of gas cylinders, with emergency services treating the incident as a high-risk blaze. The fire was reported at 10.45pm??on Friday evening, with firefighters from across southeast London be
The fire continued to burn into the morning (Picture: UKNIP)

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London Fire Brigade Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jamie Jenkins said: ‘Whilst many people will be looking forward to spending time in the sunshine, we are also urging everyone to be responsible to prevent wildfires or tragedies around the water.

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