Rotherhithe warehouse fire under investigation
Fire crews battled a blaze that destroyed part of a mezzanine level on Bolina Road.
A fire that engulfed a warehouse on Bolina Road in Rotherhithe on Thursday morning has been brought under control. Eight fire engines and approximately 60 firefighters were dispatched to the scene after the blaze was reported around 8am. The fire destroyed part of a first-floor mezzanine level within the mid-terraced warehouse unit.
Firefighting efforts and resident advice
Crews from multiple stations, including Old Kent Road, New Cross, Deptford, Dockhead, Bethnal Green, East Greenwich, Greenwich, and Dowgate, worked to extinguish the flames. They successfully brought the fire under control by around 10:50am. Station Commander John Broadfield, who attended the incident, reported that train services continued to run normally despite some smoke drifting onto the nearby tracks. Local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as a precaution against the smoke.
Investigation into the cause
The cause of the warehouse fire is currently being investigated. The Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade's Fire Investigation team are working together to determine how the blaze started.
Questions this report answers
01What happened at the warehouse on Bolina Road?
A fire broke out at a warehouse on Bolina Road in Rotherhithe. Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters responded to the incident, which destroyed part of a first-floor mezzanine level. The blaze was brought under control by late morning.
02When was the fire reported and when was it put out?
The fire was first reported around 8am on Thursday morning. Fire crews successfully brought the blaze under control by approximately 10:50am on the same day.
03What is being done to find out why the fire started?
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Both the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade's Fire Investigation team are involved in determining the origin of the blaze.
Support is available without a police report
Find London services, specialist support and the rights set out in the Victims’ Code. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Find victim supportSend a correction or case update
If a hearing, charge or outcome has changed, send the court, case number and source document so we can update the record.
Contact the desk
