Huge fire erupts near Wembley stadium after reports of 'explosion' as smoke billows over London

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 07:13 EDT, 28 August 2026 | Updated: 08:24 EDT, 28 August 2026 An enormous fire broke out at a waste and recycling centre near Wembley Stadium today after an apparent explosion, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the air.Some 125 firefighters and 20 engines raced to the scene in the Neasden area of north-west London after more than 70 calls were made to 999 just after 11.30am.Fire crews urged nearby residents to close their doors and windows and 'remain inside if possible' because of the large amount of smoke being produced.London Fire Brigade (LFB) crews from Wembley, Park Royal, Willesden and other nearby stations were sent to the scene, but the cause of the fire is not yet known.The blaze appears to have broken out at the LondonEnergy Waste Transfer Station on Hannah Close, located next to an Amazon warehouse and near the Wembley Ikea. Smoke in the air near Wembley Stadium in north-west London today after a reported explosion A large plume of smoke is seen in the sky during the fire at the industrial estate this afternoon Some 125 firefighters and 20 engines raced to the scene of the blaze in the Neasden area Fire crews urged residents to close their doors and windows and 'remain inside if possible'One frightened witness tweeted: 'Massive fire near Neasden / Wembley. The smoke is scary and due to the wind, it's getting worse. WTF has happened?!Another said: 'Warehouse in Wembley has just erupted into a very, very massive fire. I've seen at least seven fire trucks speeding down and three police cars.'The LFB described the fire as having broken out at a 'mixed waste facility', adding that an 'industrial unit approximately 100m by 150m is currently alight'.Three of the brigade's 32m ladders were mobilised to the scene, along with drones, a hose laying unit and a high volume pump to increase the amount of water available.Transport for London said the Metropolitan line was suspended due to the fire, while the Jubilee Line had no service between Willesden Green and Wembley Park.Chiltern Railways said the fire meant all lines towards Aylesbury were disrupted, resulting in delays between London Marylebone and Harrow-on-the-Hill until 2pm.