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Firefighters tackle London warehouse blaze
Almost 100 firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a warehouse in London.
London Fire Brigade said it had received more than 50 emergency calls from concerned members of the public after the fire broke out at the industrial area at Yarnton Way in Erith.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control after around three hours.
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London Fire Brigade: Warehouse blaze under control
A fire at a warehouse in Erith is now under control, London Fire Brigade said.
"Fire crews worked hard to bring this under control," station manager Norman Perry said.
"The blaze was in an industrial area and we managed to stop it spreading to any residential homes.
"We are likely to be at the scene throughout the morning damping down pockets of fire."
Firefighters tackle large blaze at warehouse in London
Almost 100 firefighters have tackled a large blaze at a warehouse in London.
London Fire Brigade said 15 fire engines and around 97 firefighters were dealing with the blaze at the industrial area at Yarnton Way in Erith.
The service said the blaze can be "seen from miles away" and advised residents to close doors and windows due to the smoke.
