A barking fire was reported on Ripple Road in Barking, and 100 firefighters tackled the blaze. Thick smoke rose over the A13, bringing a large emergency response to the area.
Ripple Road in Barking
Crews were at the scene while the fire was being dealt with on Ripple Road. The scale of the response is the clearest sign of how serious the incident was for people nearby.
A13 Smoke
Thick smoke over the A13 is the main detail affecting anyone travelling or living close to the route. The live update gives no cause, no injuries and no damage count, so the immediate picture is limited to the fire service response and the smoke seen above the road.
100 firefighters
With 100 firefighters tackling the blaze, the response was far larger than a routine callout. For anyone near Ripple Road and the A13, the practical step is to avoid the area until crews clear the scene and the smoke has lifted.
