Stratford’s Westfield shopping centre evacuated after fire breaks out
Westfield shopping centre in Stratford has been evacuated after a fire broke out in one of its stores.
Police and around 60 firefighters arrived on the scene this morning, who have since controlled the blaze. While helicopters were reported to fly above the building.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson tweeted: “We are supporting LondonFire with evacuation of the #Westfield Shopping Centre in #Stratford following reports of a fire.”
The shopping centre’s carpark had been temporarily closed for around five hours in response, and bosses confirmed that shoppers would not be charged for the morning.
Only “a small part” of a shop was damaged, the London Fire Brigade said. There were no injuries.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a fire at a shop on Montifichet Road in Stratford.
“Firefighters tackled a small fire within a shop on the first floor of a shopping centre.
“Fire crews from Stratford, Leytonstone, Leyton, Plaistow and other surrounding fire stations attended the scene.
“The cause of the fire will be investigated.”