Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a building fire in Tunnel Avenue, Greenwich. London Fire Brigade was called to the industrial unit at 6.13pm this evening (Tuesday, November 4).

People in the area are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to the plumes of smoke from the alight building. The Brigade has warned drivers approaching Blackwall Tunnel northbound will face disruption, with both Tunnel Avenue and Blackwall Lane shut.

Firefighters are using a 32-metre turntable ladder to put out the flames. Crews from East Greenwich, Greenwich. Deptford, Poplar and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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