A major fire broke out at a waste treatment facility in northwest London, causing serious transportation disruptions and leading to the suspension of service on the entire Metropolitan line of the Underground.

According to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), 125 firefighters with 20 fire trucks have been deployed to battle the blaze. The fire broke out in an industrial area on Hannah Close, in Nissen, and thick smoke has blanketed the area and is visible from several kilometers away, even from the center of the British capital.

Due to the large amount of smoke, authorities have urged residents in the area to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed.

A major fire has broken out at an industrial site near Wembley Stadium in north London.

Twenty fire engines and 125 firefighters are battling the blaze on Hannah Close, Neasden, at what is believed to be an Amazon warehouse https://t.co/IPmZC0wuKO pic.twitter.com/TIz2ZbvpwH

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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 28, 2026

A large fire has broken out on an industrial estate in northwest London, causing the entire Metropolitan Tube line to be suspended https://t.co/6CsyKIDp5a pic.twitter.com/DK2M85X5Iy

— BBC London (@BBCLondonNews) August 28, 2026

Problems on the London Underground

The fire has also significantly disrupted operations on the Tube network. Transport for London (TfL) announced that service has been suspended on the entire Metropolitan line, while on the Jubilee line, no trains are running between Willesden Green and Wembley Park.

“We are continuing to work with the London Fire Brigade to determine which services can be safely operated for both passengers and our staff,”, said a TFL spokesperson.

The Brigade’s Control Room has received over 70 calls reporting the fire in Brent.

Please avoid the area while crews respond.

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— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 28, 2026

The fire in Neasden involves a mixed-waste facility, and a large industrial unit is currently on fire.

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The fire continues to produce a significant amount of smoke. Traffic in the surrounding area will be heavily impacted. https://t.co/WiUXuVZ6ko pic.twitter.com/GzFN8ouAwE

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 28, 2026

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