More than 100 firefighters are tackling a major blaze in Walthamstow, in north-east London, after fire spreads to a railway embankment near the Weaver Overground line, according to multiple reports. The London Fire Brigade and other services respond to the incident, deploying a large number of firefighters to bring the fire under control.
As the fire develops, transport disruption follows. The Weaver London Overground line is closed or suspended in the affected area, with passengers advised to check for live travel updates. One outlet also reports that the closure impacts travel along the route, while another notes passengers are being warned accordingly.
Residents near the incident are told to avoid parts of the area. One report says people are evacuated or advised to stay away from affected streets, reflecting safety measures taken by emergency responders.
Both accounts describe a fast-moving, large-scale operation by firefighters, with authorities continuing efforts to control the fire and manage the local impact on transport and public access.
