Thousands of homes have been left without power as dozens of firefighters tackled an electrical substation fire in west London.
London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the blaze at Nestles Avenue in Hayes.
Footage posted on social media showed billowing flames and huge plumes of smoke. People in and around homes and hotels near Heathrow said they were without power.
Around 20 people have been evacuated from surrounding properties and a 200-metre cordon has been put in place as a precaution.
The brigade said more than 190 calls had been received in relation to the incident with crews from Hayes, Heathrow, Southall and surrounding areas on the scene.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said in a post on X there was a large-scale power outage in the area impacting more than 16,300 homes.
“We’re aware of a widespread power cut affecting many of our customers around the Hayes, Hounslow and surrounding areas,” they said.
“We’re estimating for power to be restored by 3am.”
@BBCLondonNews There’s a huge fire in Hayes – London, looks like North Hyde Electricity sub station pic.twitter.com/PJNpbHjZxu
— Vil (@fire_at_Vill) March 20, 2025London Fire Brigade said the blaze was producing a “significant” amount of smoke just after 1am.
“Please keep your windows and doors closed and avoid the area where possible,” the brigade said in a post on X.
London Fire Brigade assistant commissioner Pat Goulbourne said firefighters were working “tirelessly” to tackle the fire.
“This is a highly visible and significant incident, and our firefighters are working tirelessly in challenging conditions to bring the fire under control as swiftly as possible,” he said.
“The fire has caused a power outage affecting a large number of homes and local businesses, and we are working closely with our partners to minimise disruption.”
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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