The London Fire Brigade said 15 fire engines have been sent to an industrial estate on Ripple Road in Barking. A turntable ladder is in use to fight the flames from above and support the incident commander. Residents are urged to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Crews from Barking, Dagenham, Ilford, and other nearby stations are at the scene. The brigade's control office took the first of 15 calls at 12.47pm.