Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at an industrial yard on Manor Road, Erith.
Five cars, one lorry and a single storey outbuilding were involved in the fire. A large amount of smoke was initially being produced by the fire, so residents in the local area were advised to keep doors and windows shut where possible as crews responded.
Firefighters deployed a Hose Layer and High Volume Pump as part of their response, increasing the amount of water available for firefighting operations. A number of cylinders were removed from the vicinity of the fire and cooled to an ambient temperature by crews.
The Brigade received the first of over 20 calls reporting the fire at 0407, and fire engines from Plumstead, Erith, Bexley and surrounding fire stations were mobilised to the scene. Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended this incident. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 0701.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade's Fire Investigation officers.
Source: LFB (4 Jun 2025)
