About 150 firefighters at London warehouse fire

Approximately 150 firefighters are tackling a large fire at a warehouse in west London, prompted by residents' reports of "huge explosions. " The London Fire Brigade (LFB) responded to the incident at Middlesex Business Park on Bridge Road in Southall shortly after 08:55 GMT, deploying 25 fire engines to combat the blaze. Three-quarters of the two-storey warehouse structure is reported to be on fire, leading LFB to describe the situation as a "protracted incident. " Firefighters will remain on-site throughout the day to manage the firefighting operations effectively. Local residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed due to the heavy smoke emanating from the fire.

Traffic disruptions are anticipated in the surrounding area as crews work to contain the flames. Thankfully, the London Ambulance Service reported no injuries related to the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.