Hour-long delays for drivers as fire closes section of M25

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLocals are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed (National Highways)A large industrial estate fire in St Albans has forced the closure of the M25 motorway between junctions 21A and 22. The closure and thick smoke have caused traffic delays of around 60 minutes in both directions.Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Network Rail are managing the scene, advising local residents to keep doors and windows closed. The blaze comes as firefighters across the UK battle widespread wildfires during an ongoing drought, including in South Wales and the New Forest. The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning for Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38C in parts of England. In fullHuge fire breaks out next to M25 as section of motorway shutMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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