Fire at Neasden waste facility affects Tube and train travel
A major fire at a waste facility in Neasden, north-west London, has caused significant disruption to London Underground and National Rail services. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, but travel delays are expected to persist through the weekend.
Why it matters
Infrastructure disruptions in major metropolitan areas have immediate economic and logistical impacts on thousands of commuters.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google James W Kelly London Some 125 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze in north-west London A large fire broke out at a waste facility close to Wembley Stadium in north-west London, causing disruption to Tube and train lines.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 125 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, with the smoke visible miles away in central London.
The LFB was alerted just after 11:30 BST on Friday and deployed 20 fire engines to the scene. Residents were warned to keep their windows and doors shut because of the huge amount of smoke.
The fire has caused travel disruption, with Jubilee and Metropolitan line services unable to run through the area and a full service not expected to resume before 18:00 on Saturday.
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