The fire at an open-air yard in Silvertown was part of a pre-planned filming event, yet it spiraled out of control, causing significant damage to vehicles.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control by 9.02 pm, with 25 personnel on the scene, despite initial explosions and large smoke plumes.
No injuries were reported, and authorities confirmed there was no public risk during the incident, although large plumes of smoke raised concerns in the area.
Newham MPS noted the explosions were associated with the controlled filming event, calming public fears by stating it posed no risk to safety.
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