Firefighters scramble to tackle huge blaze near Heathrow airport
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a huge blaze on an industrial estate near Heathrow Airport.
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At least 10 fire engines and some 70 firefighters are working to tackle the fire on Church Road in Heston, near Hounslow.
In a statement, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said: "10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at an industrial estate on Church Road in Heston.
"Several units in the industrial estate over two floors are on fire.
It added: "The Brigade was called at 2.01am.
"Fire crews from Heston, Southall, Feltham, Hayes and Kingston are at the scene.
"The cause of the blaze is not yet known."
The London Fire Brigade confirmed several idustrial units were burning at the estate.
Road closures are currently in place in the surrounding area.
Church Road at the junction of Heston Road, as well as Westbrooke Road and Sonia Gardens have been closed off.
The industrial estate has been closed to the public.
The Salvation Army Hendon's incident response unit is currently supporting the London Fire Brigade.
In its latest update, the LFB declared the Heston fire under control.
However, they added that firefighters will remain on site to ensure it is safe.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area as road blocks continue to be in place.
Members of the public have been advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.
A statement released by the LFB reads: "Several units over two floors in the industrial estate were on fire.
"There were no reports of any injuries.
"The Brigade was called at 0201 and the fire was under control by 0521.
The fire at #Heston is now under control. Fire crews will remain on site to make it safe. Road closures will remain so avoid the area. Keep windows and doors closed due to smoke https://t.co/evaln2nZcq pic.twitter.com/cHbFYPaDCP
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) October 8, 2020
"Fire crews from Heston, Southall, Feltham, Hayes and Kingston attended the scene.
"The cause of the blaze is under investigation."