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May 6, 2021, 6 tweets

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire at an industrial estate on Thames Road in #Newham. More information to follow.

Firefighters continue to tackle a fire at a scrap yard in #Newham where scrap metal is alight. There are no reports of any injuries, but the fire is causing a significant about of smoke.
london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2021…

Around 70 firefighters continue to tackle a fire at a scrap yard in #Newham. It is likely that firefighters will remain at the scene throughout the morning.

A pile of around 150 tonnes of scrap metal remains partly alight at a scrap yard in #Newham. The fire has caused a significant amount of smoke and residents in the area are advised to keep their windows and doors shut. london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2021…

The fire at a scrapyard in #Newham is now under control, but crews will remain on scene throughout the morning damping down. There are no reports of any injuries. (Images from earlier this morning) london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2021…

Four fire engines & other specialist vehicles remain at the #Newham scrapyard & will be there throughout the night, continuing to damp down. Our fire investigators are also starting their work to try & establish the cause of the blaze. (Image from earlier) london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2021…

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