31/08/2026
Neasden Fire
Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are responding to a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden
Speaking from the scene, Assistant Commissioner Andy Pennick said: “The Brigade was called at 11:36 to reports of a fire on Hannah Close, Neasden
Upon arrival, firefighters were met by a well-developed fire involving a waste transfer facility
Recognising the scale of the fire, the initial officer in attendance immediately requested twenty fire engines be mobilised to the scene
“An industrial unit, approximately 100m by 150m is currently alight. We have around 125 firefighters currently working to bring the fire under control
The fire has produced a significant amount of smoke, with local residents being advised to keep doors and windows closed as we respond
Services on nearby rail lines have also been suspended as a precaution whilst we respond
“Four of the Brigade’s 32m ladders have been mobilised to the scene as part of our response, alongside the Brigade’s Drone Team
A Hose Laying Unit and High Volume Pump have also been deployed, increasing the amount of water available to firefighters as they work to bring the fire under control
“This is a protracted incident that will see crews on scene for the remainder of the day as the work to fully extinguish the fire
I’d like to thank our firefighters for their hard work so far at this fire, and our Control Officers for managing a significant number of calls and coordinating or response
The Brigade’s Control Room took the first of over 90 calls reporting the fire at 11:34
Crews from Wembley, Park Royal, Willesden and surrounding fire stations have been mobilised to the scene
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