Barking fire live: Smoke rises over London as 100 firefighters scrambled

Barking fire live: Smoke rises over London as 100 firefighters scrambled Images show thick black smoke rising from a fire on Ripple Road in Barking, London, and it is visible from miles away, with around 100 firefighters tackling the blaze A massive fire has erupted in London with around 100 firefighters tackling the blaze. Images show thick black smoke rising into the air from the fire on Ripple Road, Barking - and it is visible from miles away. A statement from London Fire Brigade reads: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire on Ripple Road in Barking. "The Brigade's Control Office took the first of 15 calls at 1247 and mobilised crews from Barking, Dagenham, Ilford and other surrounding fire stations to the scene. The cause is not known at this stage." Key Events People living near the major fire in Barking have been urged to keep their doors and windows closed as crews battle the blaze. London Fire Brigade said the fire on Ripple Road is producing a "large amount of smoke". Residents in the immediate area have been advised to keep doors and windows closed where possible Footage appears to show the fire burning at an industrial estate off Ripple Road in Barking. Large plumes of thick black smoke can be seen rising into the sky. A statement from London Fire Brigade reads: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire on Ripple Road in Barking. "The Brigade's Control Office took the first of 15 calls at 1247 and mobilised crews from Barking, Dagenham, Ilford and other surrounding fire stations to the scene. The cause is not known at this stage."