Sonali Tiwary
A large fire broke out at a waste facility on Hannah Close in the Neasden industrial estate, close to Wembley Stadium in north-west London, on Friday morning. The London Fire Brigade responded just after 11:30 BST, sending 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines to tackle the blaze.
Smoke from the facility spread across a wide area, visible from central London and beyond. Residents near the site were advised to keep their windows and doors shut as a precaution against smoke exposure.
The fire caused significant disruption to London’s transport network. The entire Metropolitan line was suspended for the duration of the incident. The Jubilee line also faced partial suspension, with services suspended between Willesden Green and Wembley Park. National Rail services from London Marylebone were delayed or cancelled due to blocked lines in the area.
At the time of reporting, no casualties had been recorded. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The response from emergency services was swift, with the deployment of 125 firefighters representing a substantial mobilisation of resources. Transport operators worked to manage the knock-on effects across London’s network, and the disruptions created travel difficulties for commuters across the city.
For residents in the area, the incident prompted immediate action to minimise exposure to smoke and fumes. The precautionary measures put in place—keeping windows and doors closed—reflected official guidance based on the scale and location of the fire.
As investigations into the cause continue, the fire was reported and covered by BBC News, with updates provided throughout the morning as the situation developed. The blaze affected an industrial site near residential areas and major transport hubs used by thousands of Londoners daily.
