Fire Engine Crashes While Responding to Blaze in Rainham and Wennington
A London Fire Brigade appliance has crashed while en route to a large-scale fire in the Rainham and Wennington area, amid growing concerns about ongoing fires near Launders Lane.
The incident was first reported by UK NIP, where a user shared that a fire engine was involved in a collision while attending the scene.
Details about injuries or damage have not yet been officially confirmed, but the incident has drawn attention due to the repeated flare-ups in the Launders Lane area, known locally for its persistent waste fires.
Emergency services are understood to be tackling the renewed blaze, which residents say has again blanketed parts of Rainham and Wennington in smoke. The area was previously the focus of a major incident in 2022, when fires caused widespread damage and evacuations.
Ongoing Concerns
Residents and local campaigners have repeatedly raised concerns about air quality, fire hazards, and environmental risks at the Launders Lane site. Some are now calling for a permanent solution to end the cycle of recurring fires.
The London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police have yet to release official statements regarding the crash or the scale of the current blaze.
