Westfield Shopping Centre fire sees huge amount of smoke as 70 firefighters descend

Westfield Shopping Centre fire sees huge amount of smoke as 70 firefighters descend

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire at a multi-storey car park at Westfield Shopping Centre on Montfichet Road in Stratford. Thick smoke can be seen pouring from the scene in footage posted on social media.

The fire has occurred on an upper level of the car park. Fire officials say the fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and they are advising people to avoid the area at this time.

The brigade received the first of 35 calls at 16.05 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Stratford, Poplar, Leystonstone and surrounding fire stations to the scene. A 32-metre turntable ladder is also attending to help assist firefighters with extinguishing the fire.

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