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Mar 29, 2022, 7 tweets

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a fire on Castor Lane in #Poplar. More info to follow

Firefighters are currently tackling a fire at an electrical substation in #Poplar. A 25-metre cordon is in place as a precaution whilst crews work to make the scene safe london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2022…

The DLR line is suspended and Rotherhithe Tunnel is also closed whilst crews continue to tackle the fire at an electrical substation in #Poplar. Some people may also be affected by power outages london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2022…

The closures of the DLR, Blackwall Tunnel, Rotherhithe Tunnel and roads in the area could cause disruption to travel likely to go into rush hour. Please find alternative routes where possible london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2022…

There are now 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters at the scene of the fire in #Poplar. Crews are continuing to work to bring the blaze under control london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2022…

Update on #Poplar substation fire: Crews continue to tackle the blaze in challenging conditions. Limehouse Tunnel has reopened, Blackwall Tunnel is opened southbound but closed northbound. Rotherhithe Tunnel still closed london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2022…

The #Poplar substation fire is under control. Around 4,500 customers have been affected by power cuts. Limehouse Link and Blackwall Tunnel have reopened but Rotherhithe Tunnel remains closed london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/2022…

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