A pre-planned “controlled explosion” at an east London film set went “out of control” near the O2 arena in Silvertown, according to the London Fire Brigade.
“The fire in it #Silvercity followed a controlled explosion on a film set that spread out of control,” the organization wrote on August 31. “Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire, which is now under control. Staff will remain on site for the remainder of the evening.”
Per a report from LFBthe fire destroyed one van, most of a car and a truck (lorry). There are currently no reports of injuries. The call was made at 7:51 PM UTC and the fire was under control by 9:02 PM. Crews from Poplar, Millwall, Shadwell, East Greenwich attended the scene, with 25 firefighters and four fire engines taming the open-air blaze. air wharf near Dock Road and Trinity Buoy Wharf.
Local Police Newham MPS tweeted“We are aware of reports of explosions being heard in the area #O2 in #Greenwich. This was part of a pre-planned filming event in Canning Town #E16 area. There is no risk to the public.”
Video recorded on site and posted on social media also showed a boat being dispatched to battle the fire. Additional video from onlookers showed multiple crackling explosions as the fire raged, belching clouds of dark smoke. Also pictured in the video is a burning truck emblazoned with the words “BBC News World,” according to BBC News said it was not involved in the incident.
It is currently unclear which film caused the fire, although Deadline will update this post as more details become available.
