Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade tackled a large blaze on High Road, Wembley on Tuesday afternoon. The fire damaged two mid-terraced shops and adjacent flats, affecting the ground floor, basement, ducting and second-floor flat roof.
The brigade responded quickly to the first of ten emergency calls at 12:37pm, dispatching crews from Wembley, Park Royal, Northolt and nearby stations. A 32-metre turntable ladder was deployed to douse the fire from above as firefighters worked to contain the flames.
The incident caused traffic delays along High Road, with authorities advising the public to avoid the area where possible. Emergency services remained on scene until the fire was confirmed under control at 4:09pm.
Fire control officers have stated the cause of the blaze is currently unknown and remains under investigation.
The fire affected both commercial premises and residential properties, raising safety concerns for residents and businesses in the Wembley area.
Originally published by UKNIP.
