Overview
- The London Fire Brigade received first 999 calls at 7:55pm and deployed eight engines and about 60 firefighters to Painters Road in Ilford.
- Crews came from Hainault, Ilford, Dagenham, Romford, Harold Hill and Barking fire stations in a coordinated response.
- The hay barn was fully alight and was mostly destroyed, according to updates from the scene.
- Station Commander Stephen Irvine reported that Hainault Road was closed and urged motorists to avoid the area.
- A 32-metre turntable ladder was used as a water tower and a drone provided thermal imagery, with firefighters remaining on site to damp down as the cause is investigated.