Major fire breaks out in London's Wallington; 8 engines on spot

Around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines are tackling a blaze on Roe Way in Wallington, London. A 32m ladder has been deployed. The cause is unknown and traffic is affected. No casualties have been reported yet. This is a developing story.

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are responding to a fire on Roe Way, Wallington, according to a statement by London's Official Fire Brigade on Tuesday.

In an official statement, it noted that one of the Brigade's 32m ladders has been deployed to the scene. Traffic in the surrounding area will be impacted as crews respond.

Details of the Response

As per the statement, the Brigade received the first of over 10 calls reporting the fire at 1549. Firefighters from Wallington, Croydon, Purley and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Traffic Disruption and Advisories

In a post on X, London's Official Fire Brigade informed that traffic in the surrounding area will be impacted as crews respond. https://x.com/LondonFire/status/2044072298311712997?s=20

Traffic in the surrounding area was impacted, and authorities advised avoiding the area.

No Casualties Reported

There are no reported casualties yet.

This is a developing story. More details are awaited. (ANI)

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