Scrap Metal Fire In Dagenham, As Fire Brigade Union Begins Strike

Around 1500 tonnes of metal are alight at a scrap yard in Dagenham, the night that London Fire Brigade is striking.

Fire at Dagenham. Taken earlier today from Erith Marshes. #dagenhamfire pic.twitter.com/AYL1cbl8Jy

— Hopper And Space (@HopperAndSpace) November 1, 2013

Up to 20 engines are at the scene, with 120 officers tackling the blaze, which began around 3.30pm.

The Fire Brigades Union has warned that "from 6.30pm (when the FBU strike starts) only 27 will be available in total throughout London."

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London Fire Brigade warned of "a lot of black smoke coming from the scrap metal fire in Dagenham. If you're in the local area close your doors & windows"

The large fire in #Dagenham is still on-going. 120 firefighters are working hard to bring it under control.

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) November 1, 2013