Over 100 firefighters tackle blaze at east London railway embankment

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Over 100 firefighters and 25 engines are battling a fire at a railway embankment in Walthamstow, east London.
The blaze is affecting nearby properties and producing significant smoke, prompting advice for residents to close windows and doors.
The Weaver Overground line is partially closed, and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

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Over 100 firefighters and 25 engines are battling a fire at a railway embankment in Walthamstow, east London. The blaze is affecting nearby properties and producing significant smoke, prompting advice for residents to close windows and doors. The Weaver Overground line is partially closed, and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

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Fire on railway embankment in east London forces evacuations

A fire on a railway embankment in Walthamstow, east London, has led to the evacuation of residents. Around 125 firefighters tackled the blaze, which affected a house, gardens, sheds, and the embankment, causing disruption to the Weaver Overground line. No injuries were reported.

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Around 100 firefighters tackle blaze in Walthamstow, east London

Around 100 firefighters responded to a large fire in Walthamstow, east London, affecting a house, gardens, sheds, and a railway embankment. Two rest centres were set up for residents, and the Weaver Overground line was partially closed. The cause is unknown.

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