'Huge' bus fire in Hackney sends smoke rising above streets

Smoke could be seen billowing from the vehicle in Wilton Way, Hackney, this morning (January 20).

The London Fire Brigade says that there were no reported injuries despite several vehicles being damaged by the blaze.

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Fire fighters were called at 8.13am and the incident was over by 9.20am.

Vehicle fire earlier Whiston Road #hackney prompt action by @LFB_HACKNEY protecting local properties . Road closures and thick smoke. Hope nobody hurt pic.twitter.com/rwepBTEhD1

— Lundun Feeldz (@LundunFeeldz) January 20, 2023

A video shared on social media shows the fire in the residential street, with smoke rising above houses.

Huge fire on Wilton Way in London Fields — looks like a van pic.twitter.com/GZJtGvisCA

— Josh Spero (@joshspero) January 20, 2023

There was heavy traffic in the surrounding roads following the incident.

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London Fire Brigade was contacted for further information.

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