Firefighters Battle Blaze at Derelict Perivale Property

Firefighters from multiple stations responded to a large blaze at a row of derelict terraced flats in Perivale, West London, on April 8, 2026.

The London Fire Brigade deployed eight fire engines and approximately 60 firefighters to the scene on Horsenden Lane South. The fire caused significant damage to the first floor and most of the roof of the abandoned buildings.

Emergency Response and Containment

The London Fire Brigade’s Control Officers received the first of 15 emergency calls regarding the fire at 17:58. Crews were dispatched from Ealing, Chiswick, Wembley, and other surrounding fire stations to combat the blaze.

Firefighters worked to bring the fire under control, achieving this goal by 19:46. Despite the scale of the blaze, there were no reports of any injuries.

Station Commander Justin Randtoul, who attended the scene, stated that crews remained on site throughout the evening to damp down remaining hot spots.

Public Safety and Traffic Impact

Due to the significant amount of smoke generated by the fire, the London Fire Brigade issued strong advice to local businesses and residents to keep their doors and windows closed.

We asked people to avoid the area wherever possible, as road closures were in place, which was causing congestion.

Station Commander Justin Randtoul

The road closures implemented to facilitate the emergency response led to traffic congestion in the surrounding area of Perivale.

Investigation

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. This inquiry is being conducted jointly by the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.