Massive fire breaks out in Feltham as ‘loud explosion’ is heard near Heathrow airport
- About 70 firefighters arrived on the scene in Hereford Road tonight
- Blaze includes trees, hedges, shrubs and decking at the rear of properties
- The fire brigade has removed a number of gas bottles that were involved in the fire
About 70 firefighters have crashed into a massive blaze in Feltham tonight.
A ‘loud explosion’ had previously been heard from the crime scene, less than two miles from Heathrow airport.
The fire affects trees, hedges, shrubs and decking at the rear of a number of properties on Hereford Road, the London Fire Brigade said.
About 70 firefighters were ravaged by a huge fire in Feltham this evening
A ‘loud explosion’ had previously been heard from the crime scene not far from Heathrow airport
The fire affects trees, hedges, shrubs and decking at the rear of a number of properties on Hereford Road, the London Fire Brigade said.
A Sunday Times bestselling author took to Twitter with images of the fire as he landed at the UK’s largest airport around 5pm.
Robert Harris said: ‘Today he comes in just before 5 pm to land at Heathrow. The scorched fields. The fire!’
The crew removed a number of gas cylinders involved in the fire, as some can explode when exposed to heat.
About 44 calls were made to 999 at around 4.30pm, with crews from Hillingdon, Kingston, Southall, Surbiton, Tooting and surrounding fire stations on the scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.