A HUGE fire has broken out near a train station after a tree fell on a power line and on to the tracks.
At around 6.30pm today, the London Fire Brigade rushed to the scene near Vallentin Road and Shernall Street in north London.
Currently 125 firefighters along with 20 fire engines are battling flames
The LFB have advised local residents to keep their windows and doors closed
Currently 125 firefighters along with 20 fire engines are battling flames at a railway embankment in Walthamstow
More than 100 calls were made to emergency services as the the fire engulfed nearby buildings and gardens that back no to the tracks.
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The LFB have advised local residents to keep their windows and doors closed as large plumes of smoke continue rise above the area.
As a result of the chaos, the Weaver Overground line has been partially closed.
The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
A spokesperson for the LFB said: “Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters have been called to a fire near Vallentin Road and Shernall Street in Walthamstow.
“A railway embankment is alight. A number of gardens and outbuildings close to the railway line are also affected.
“The incident is producing a significant amount of smoke and people in the area are advised to close their windows and doors at this time.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area, including Wood Street.
“The Weaver Overground line has been partially closed.
“The Brigade received the first of over 100 calls at 1827 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Tottenham, Bethnal Green, Walthamstow, Chingford and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
“The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.”
