NewsUK NewsBreaking NewsLIVE EVENT ENDEDLast updated 10th July 2026People are being urged to avoid the area after a huge fire broke out near railway tracks at Stratford station.Stratford station has been evacuated after a fire(Image: @ma1ito/X)Updated 22:43, 10 Jul 2026Stratford station has been evacuated after a huge fire broke out near the railway tracks.Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a blaze, with London Fire Brigade urging people to avoid the area while crews work to extinguish the fire.The station has been temporarily closed and disruption is expected.‌View PostView PostView Post10th Jul22:42 BSTThat's all from usWe'll be ending our live coverage for now.Stratford station remains closed while firefighters continue tackling the blaze, with London Fire Brigade expecting crews to stay at the scene for much of the evening.National Rail has warned disruption is likely to continue until the end of the day.Thanks for following our live updates.10th Jul22:33 BSTCause of fireThe cause of the fire near Stratford station has not yet been established.London Fire Brigade has not said what sparked the blaze, with crews expected to remain at the scene for much of the evening as they continue to extinguish the fire and monitor the area.10th Jul22:03 BSTPictures from scenePictures from the scene show thick smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters battle the blaze near Stratford station.Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters remain at the scene after the station was evacuated.(Image: London Fire Brigade/X)(Image: London Fire Brigade/X)10th Jul22:00 BSTWhere? Stratford station is in east London, close to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City.The fire is burning in grass and shrubbery near railway tracks and sidings surrounding the station. Power to the affected lines has been isolated while firefighters tackle the blaze.10th Jul21:57 BSTFirefighters expect to remain at scene for hoursFirefighters expect to remain at the scene for much of the evening as they continue tackling the blaze.Station Commander Scott Thorpe said the fire is mainly burning in an area of grass and shrubbery surrounded by railway tracks, with crews also extinguishing smaller pockets of fire around the station's sidings.He added: "The power to the railway tracks has been isolated and the Brigade is working closely with its partners in order to resolve this incident safely."Firefighters are making steady progress; however we expect crews to remain on scene for much of the evening."10th Jul21:54 BSTDisruption expected until end of the dayNational Rail has warned passengers that disruption caused by the fire is expected to continue until the end of the day.Commuters are being urged to check before they travel, with services across the Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia and London Overground all affected by the incident.10th Jul21:53 BSTAlternative travel options for Elizabeth line passengersNational Rail has advised affected Elizabeth line passengers that tickets will be accepted on alternative services at no extra cost.Passengers can use:London Buses between London Paddington and Abbey Wood, and between Whitechapel and Brentwood.London Underground via any reasonable route.10th Jul21:51 BSTFull list of train lines affectedThe fire near Stratford station is causing major disruption across several rail services, with passengers urged not to travel.Elizabeth line: Services are suspended between Whitechapel and Shenfield, with cancellations, alterations and delays across the network.Greater Anglia: Severe disruption is affecting all routes to, from and through Stratford. The operator has urged passengers not to travel for the rest of the day.London Overground: Services are suspended between Dalston Kingsland and Stratford, with delays across the entire Mildmay line.10th Jul21:50 BST'Avoid area'The London Fire Brigade has urged people to stay away from Stratford station as firefighters battle a blaze beside the railway.Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are at the scene tackling a fire involving shrubbery near the tracks.The brigade said the public should avoid the area while crews work to extinguish the blaze safely.10th Jul21:20 BSTLondon Fire Brigade full statement as crews to remain on scene 'for much of the evening'Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters remain at the scene of the fire at Stratford train station.As of 8.45pm, multiple seats of fire involving trees, shrubbery and grass near the railway tracks were still alight.People have been told to avoid the area while fire crews work to tackle the blaze.Station Commander Scott Thorpe, who is at the scene, said:"This fire is predominantly located within an area of grass and shrubbery that is surrounded on all sides by railway tracks."Crews are also working to extinguish other pockets of fire in around the station's sidings."The power to the railway tracks has been isolated and the Brigade is working closely with its partners in order to resolve this incident safely."Firefighters are making steady progress; however we expect crews to remain on scene for much of the evening."Stratford station, which has been evacuated, remains closed and all passengers were evacuated.London Fire Brigade said firefighters are currently assisting British Transport Police to safely get passengers off a number of trains that had to stop near the station.As a result of the fire, Transport for London (TfL) services are also disrupted.Around 40 calls were made to LFB about the fire, with the first coming in just before 7pm.Crews from Plaistow, Poplar, Ilford, Bethnal Green and surrounding fire stations have been sent to the scene.The scene of the fire(Image: @jonwi14/X)10th Jul21:00 BSTWhat we know so farStratford station has been evacuated after a huge fire broke out near the railway tracks in east London.Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a blaze, with London Fire Brigade urging people to avoid the area while crews work to extinguish the fire.The station has been temporarily closed and disruption is expected.Follow our live updates below for the latest on the emergency response and travel impact.‌