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125 Firefighters Battle Large Wembley Waste Facility Blaze

8/28/2026

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London Fire Brigade is fighting a large fire at a waste transfer facility near Wembley Stadium.
The brigade deployed 125 firefighters and 20 engines after an 11:30 BST alert.
Transport for London suspended the Metropolitan line, partially halted the Jubilee line, and delayed Marylebone services.
London Energy reported all staff are safe with no injuries.
Staff were evacuated from the Amazon delivery centre on the site, which was not hit.

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Story summary

London Fire Brigade is fighting a large fire at a waste transfer facility near Wembley Stadium.
The brigade deployed 125 firefighters and 20 engines after an 11:30 BST alert.
Transport for London suspended the Metropolitan line, partially halted the Jubilee line, and delayed Marylebone services.
London Energy reported all staff are safe with no injuries.
Staff were evacuated from the Amazon delivery centre on the site, which was not hit.