Westfield Stratford fire
SHOPPERS at the Westfield Stratford centre are being evacuated after a massive fire broke out.
Fire crews rushed to the popular shopping centre in Stratford, east London, after a fire broke out in the car park this afternoon.
A huge fire has broken out at the Westfield Stratford centre
People are being evacuated from the shopping centre
London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire at multi-storey car park at Westfield Shopping Centre on Montfichet Road in Stratford.
“The fire involves a vehicle on an upper level of the car park.
“The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we’re advising people to avoid the area at this time.
“The Brigade received the first of 35 calls at 1605 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Stratford, Poplar, Leystonstone and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
“A 32-metre turntable ladder is also attending to help assist firefighters with extinguishing the fire.”
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