Wembley fire: Huge blaze erupts at London block of flats with residents evacuated as 125 firefighters tackle inferno
A HUGE blaze erupted at a block of flats in West London last night.
Roughly 125 firefighters were tackling the inferno Elm Road, Wembley, while locals were forced to evacuate their homes.
By 10pm on Monday, the fire appeared to be mostly contained but 25 fire engines were still working on the scene.
Earlier footage showed smoke pouring from the building and flames tearing through several flats, while firefighters on aerial ladders sprayed water over the building.
The London Fire Brigade said that there were no reports of injuries, and part of the building’s roof had been ablaze but was eventually put out.
The block and surrounding buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure, the brigade said.
After the evacuation, all residents were accounted for.
Their statement last night read: “People are advised to avoid the area as crews respond.
“One of the Brigade’s 32 metre turntable ladders is being used as a water tower to help extinguish the fire.
“Control Officers have taken eight calls reporting the fire, with the first received at 16.42.
“Firefighters from Wembley, Park Royal, Northolt and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.”
The cause of the fire is now under investigation.