Blaze Erupts at Park Royal Laundry, 60 Firefighters Battle Back
Firefighters rushed to a one-storey laundry facility on Dukes Road, Park Royal, at 3.15am today (October 7) after thick smoke filled the early morning sky.
Sixty Firefighters Tackle Relentless Fire Through the Night
Sixty firefighters battled fierce flames licking through the industrial unit. The factory was spewing a “significant amount of smoke” as the fire raged for over two hours. Fire crews finally got the blaze under control around 5.30am.
Major Traffic Chaos but No Injuries
Thankfully, no one was hurt. But the fire near the westbound A40 Western Avenue triggered heavy traffic delays. Dukes Road remains shut while crews continue their work.
Investigation Launched as Firefighters Work to Fully Extinguish Fire
Firefighters are expected to stay onsite all morning, making sure every last flame is doused. Authorities have launched an investigation into what sparked the fire.
