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Residents evacuated as 125 firefighters called to 'serious' Walthamstow fire
Around 125 firefighters and 25 engines are tackling a blaze that has spread to gardens and outbuildings, officials said.
- On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the London Fire Brigade deployed 25 engines and around 125 firefighters to a major railway embankment fire in Walthamstow near Vallentin Road and Shernhall Street, reported shortly after 6pm.
- The fire damaged a railway embankment, multiple outbuildings, and gardens of around 30 properties, prompting authorities to evacuate residents to two rest centres amid significant smoke.
- Local MP Stella Creasy identified the incident as "an electrical fire on the train lines" and declared a major incident in Wood Street, urging residents to "Please avoid the Wood Street area for now."
- The Weaver Overground line experienced partial closures with travellers advised to check Transport for London for updates; firefighters brought the blaze under control by 10.35pm.
- Authorities confirmed no injuries were sustained, and while the cause remains under investigation, officials lifted previous window-closure advice with most evacuated residents expected to return home.
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Residents have been evacuated and traffic chaos has ensued. Road closures are in place and rail services are partially disrupted as a result of the fire.
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