Firefighters tackle fire at east London data centre (UK) 24/Jan/2026

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a "small fire" at a commercial building in Blackwall, east London, in the early hours of Saturday. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire was limited to a string of lead acid batteries at the premises on Nutmeg Lane, with no further damage to the building and no injuries reported. Crews were mobilised at 4:52 GMT because the fire was in a high-rise building, with firefighters attending from several east London stations. The fire was brought under control by 6:43. The brigade said the fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the failure of one of the batteries. There is now a fires & explosions (and other disasters/accidents) all around the world play list, for those interested, entitled: Disasters - Industrial & others around the world (March 2019+ (CE)) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL93gCV9Iym3dD1bBxagY5yMrcgythkwqR #fire #Londonblaze #londonfire2026 #blackwallfire2026