A significant fire erupted in West London on Tuesday evening, engulfing a four-storey building and triggering a major multi-service emergency response.
The blaze, located on Wood Crescent in White City, required the immediate deployment of 100 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade. A fleet of 15 fire engines rushed to the scene to combat the intense flames and smoke visible across the area.
Emergency Services Scramble
London Ambulance Service crews were also in attendance, standing by to provide medical assistance. A spokesperson confirmed they had treated two individuals at the location for smoke inhalation, though their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Firefighters worked tirelessly from both outside the structure and within, using multiple jets and compressed air foam to gain control over the ferocious fire that had taken hold of the entire building.
Cause Under Investigation
The exact cause of the fire is not yet known and will be subject to a thorough investigation once the scene is fully made safe. The London Fire Brigade has not released any initial information regarding a suspected cause.
Local authorities advised residents to avoid the area to allow emergency services to operate unimpeded. The scale of the response highlights the severity of the incident and the potential risk to the surrounding community.
