See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MARK DUELL, DEPUTY CHIEF REPORTER (DIGITAL) Published: 12:13 BST, 28 August 2026 | Updated: 12:20 BST, 28 August 2026
An enormous fire broke out at a waste and recycling centre near Wembley Stadium today after an apparent explosion, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the air.Some 125 firefighters and 20 engines raced to the scene in the Neasden area of north-west London after more than 70 calls were made to 999 just after 11.30am.Fire crews urged nearby residents to close their doors and windows and 'remain inside if possible' because of the large amount of smoke being produced.London Fire Brigade crews from Wembley, Park Royal, Willesden and other nearby stations were sent to the scene, but the cause of the fire is not yet known.The blaze appears to have broken out at the LondonEnergy Waste Transfer Station on Hannah Close, located next to an Amazon warehouse and near the Wembley Ikea. Transport for London said the Metropolitan line was suspended due to the fire, while the Jubilee Line had no service between Willesden Green and Wembley Park.Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are responding to a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden. Residents in the immediate area should close doors and windows, remaining inside where possible, due to the large amount of smoke being produced. More info to follow https://t.co/DJNCtCh6yb— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 28, 2026 More to follow
