A significant fire broke out in Blackwall, affecting a 13-story structure that housed approximately 200 lead-acid batteries. This incident, which occurred just before 5 AM today at a data center located on Nutmeg Lane, prompted a rapid response from numerous firefighting crews across east London. Firefighters from various stations, including Poplar, Millwall, Plaistow, Stratford, East Ham, and Greenwich, have been actively engaged in combating the blaze.
The fire has primarily damaged the basement battery room, resulting in the total destruction of the stored batteries. As authorities work to determine the cause of this alarming event, it raises critical questions about safety protocols in facilities that store hazardous materials.
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