01/05/2015

Warehouse Fire Investigated

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a warehouse in Deptford on Thursday.

London Fire Brigade were called to reports of a fire at an industrial unit at a business park on Trundleys Road.

Eight fire engines and 58 firefighters were on site at the height of the blaze.

Station Manager Keith Fearn who was at the scene said: "When crews arrived, they were faced with thick black smoke pouring from the building and drifting for about 75 metres. The smoke temporarily stopped services to nearby stations on the East London Line but they were resumed by 0630."

Anyone with any information relating to the fire is urged to contact police.

(MH)

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