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The Independent
15 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Londoners warned to keep doors and windows closed after 70 firefighters rush to Erith blaze
Families have been told to their keep doors and windows shut as a huge fire at an industrial yard continues to produce large amounts of smoke. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled the blaze on Manor Road, Erith, in east London. Five cars, one lorry and a single-story outbuilding were involved in the fire. London Fire Brigade said due to high amounts of smoke, residents in the local area have been advised to keep doors and windows shut where possible. Crews received the first of more than 20 calls reporting the fire just after 4am this morning. Fire engines from Plumstead, Erith, Bexley and surrounding fire stations were sent to the scene. Crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service also attended this incident and were able to bring the fire under control by 7am. 'Firefighters deployed a Hose Layer and High Volume Pump as part of their response, increasing the amount of water available for firefighting operations. A 32-metre turntable ladder was used as a water tower to help extinguish the fire from above,' London Fire Brigade said. 'The brigade also deployed a drone to provide the Incident Commander with a greater situational awareness of the fire. 'A number of cylinders were removed from the vicinity of the fire and cooled to an ambient temperature by crews.'
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Investigation launched after five cars and lorry catch fire in Erith industrial park
An investigation has been launched into fire which broke out at an industrial park in Erith. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled the blaze in Manor Road just after 4am today (June 4). Five cars, one lorry and a single storey outbuilding were involved in the fire. (Image: LFB/X) Manor Road Erith industrial park fire: Live updates Residents were advised to keep doors and windows shut due to the smoke produced by the blaze. A number of cylinders were removed from the vicinity and cooled to an ambient temperature by crews. Firefighters from Plumstead, Erith, Bexley were able to bring the fire under control just after 7am. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade's Fire Investigation officers.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Shocking moment flat EXPLODES into flames sending smoke pouring over Erith
An explosion from a flat that went up in flames in Erith was caught on camera from a nearby home. The townhouse on Mangold Way, surrounded by homes on either side, caught fire soon after 7pm yesterday (May 31). A garage and flat were alight when a loud bang was heard from the building. Over 32 reports were made to the authorities about the fire, which sent a large plume of smoke into the sky. It took 70 firefighters to tackle the blaze, putting it out around two hours later. The London Fire Brigade has not explained what the loud blast was, but an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. ABBEY WOOD update: Unconfirmed report that a fire and explosion that damaged a flat in Mangold Way yesterday is thought to have started due to someone allegedly cooking food in a garage. Local residents heard an explosion, thought to be a gas canister. Video: Georgia Radford. — Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) June 1, 2025 In total, 32 reports of the fire were made to the fire service, with crews from Erith, Bexley and East Greenwich fire stations attending. One of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders was used as an observation tower to give a view of the fire from above. A LFB spokesperson said: 'Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire at a mid-terraced townhouse converted into flats on Mangold Way in Erith. 'A garage and a flat were alight. 'One of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as an observation tower to provide the Incident Commander with an aerial view of the fire. 'Control Officers took the first of 32 calls at 1916 and mobilised crews from Erith, Bexley and East Greenwich fire stations to the scene. The fire was under control by 2116. 'The cause of the fire is under investigation.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The community-loved Erith pub that keeps regulars coming back for decades
The Duchess of Kent in Erith has long been a familiar spot in the community, but few know it as well as its current landlady, Toni Stevenson, who has been part of the pub's story for over a decade. Toni took over the pub on Brook Street in November 2023, taking on the lease with a business partner after the previous landlady decided to leave. The pub is community focused with plenty of events held at the venue, bringing together locals at a family-friendly and personable venue. Toni told the News Shopper: 'I've worked here since I was 19 when I was at uni and just needed some extra money, so I started working behind the bar. I just stayed. I've never left. 'I was born in the flats at the top of the road and we lived a few doors down until I moved into the pub itself.' The pub's regulars are loyal, with many visiting multiple times a week, but she describes her clientele as a real mix. She said: 'There's a good core group of regulars that come in every day but Sunday's are our busiest. 'Some been drinking here for 10, 20 years. Some of them even longer than that, longer than I've even been alive.' She describes the pub's customer base as a mix of older locals, younger drinkers, dog walkers and families. She explained: 'We're right next to the park so we get a lot of dog walkers. We've been putting posters up that we're dog-friendly. 'We've got complimentary dog treats and we've just started selling dog ice cream.' READ MORE: The beer garden at The Duchess is one of its biggest draws, especially in the warmer months. It's a large outdoor space with plenty of seating, including new benches that were recently added. Plans for a children's play area are currently on hold but Toni still hopes to make it happen before the end of the year. Though The Duchess doesn't serve food day-to-day, Toni likes to offer something complimentary on busier days. She explained: 'We don't do food, but on Sundays I'll always do roast potatoes and if there's football on I might do a slow cooker of chilli and rice or some chicken wings. 'I'll just put it out and say, 'help yourself.'' The Duchess is a Star Pubs site, serving big-name beers like Fosters, Carling, Cruzcampo, Moretti, Guinness and Neck Oil. ' She added: 'We've got two cask ales on rotation. We try to change them every week.' Inside, the pub was given a light refurbishment by the brewery last year. The Duchess has Sky Sports and TNT and shows all major Premier League games. Toni recently organised an annual charity day in partnership with the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. Charity day in partnership with the Taxi Charity (Image: Toni S) She said: 'This year we had a military truck in the garden and a 100-year-old veteran called Dorothea came down. 'We had veterans here speaking to children, letting them play on the truck. It was amazing.' In the coming weeks, Toni Stevenson will take on the 54-mile London to Brighton Bike Ride on Sunday, June15 2025, to raise funds for the Institute of Cancer Research, a cause very close to her heart. Toni lost her dad to liver cancer in 2016, and since 2023, her mum has been bravely battling small cell lung cancer, a form of the disease that currently has no cure. Alongside the bike ride, Toni, with help from family and friends, has organised a series of fundraising events at The Duchess of Kent in Erith. These include drag bingo, bake offs, a chilli challenge, street parties, cocktail nights, medium demonstrations, and fun days. Toni hopes these events will bring the community together to support life-saving cancer research and honour those affected by the disease. You can find out more about these events on the pub's website.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after Erith Pier fire
A man was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire on Erith Pier yesterday. Police said the 43-year-old was arrested at the scene around 5pm on May 9. He now remains in custody. Photos showed thick smoke rising from the pier as emergency services responded. READ MORE: The London Ambulance Service said it was first called at 4.47pm and sent an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and members of its Hazardous Area Response Team. No one was injured, according to London Ambulance Service. We have contacted the London Fire Brigade for more information.
