Around 150 firefighters are tackling a huge late-night blaze at an industrial estate in London.

A warehouse has caught fire along with a crane and several other vehicles.

A large emergency response including 25 fire engines rushed to Erith at around 10.45pm on Friday.

Three of the London Fire Brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders have been deployed to provide a vantage point for assessing the scene and to deliver water from above.

Local residents are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed where possible due to smoke being produced. 

A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: ‘The Brigade’s Control Officers took the first of 10 calls to the fire and mobilised crews from Bexley, Erith, Plumstead, East Greenwich, Sidcup and surrounding fire stations to the scene.

‘The cause of the fire is not known at this time.’

They added that it is likely to be a ‘protracted incident’ with crews on scene throughout the night.

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

Around 150 firefighters have rushed to tackle a huge blaze at a London warehouse



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