Firefighters are dealing with a fire following reports of several explosions at an open air yard opposite the O2 arena in east London.
Terrified residents posted on social media site X about the noise and smoke billowing across the the river Thames towards the venue – before police said the incident was part of pre-planned filming.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said they had sent 25 firefighters and four fire engines to the scene, near Dock Road and Trinity Buoy Wharf in Silvertown.
“There is no risk to the public”, the Metropolitan Police said.
One van was destroyed by the fire and most of a car and lorry were damaged in the blaze, LFB said in a statement.
There are no reports of injuries, the service added.
Local residents have spoken of their surprise and shock following the incident, with one calling the scene “carnage” on social media.
Kieran McHugh told BBC news he had been on his computer when he heard three loud bangs. On looking out of his window, he saw a huge plume of black smoke with flames leaping into sky.
Mr McHugh said he had not seen any notification of any filming this weekend from the local authority. He also questioned why the emergency response was so large for a pre-planned filming event.
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