Fire Breaks Out During Film Set Explosion

A controlled explosion at a film set in Silvertown, East London, led to a significant fire that destroyed a van and damaged a car and a lorry on Saturday night. Firefighters were called to the scene at 7:51 PM and managed to bring the blaze under control by 9:02 PM, with 25 firefighters responding to the incident. Witnesses reported hearing loud explosions and seeing large plumes of smoke, with videos capturing the intensity of the fire as it briefly tripled in size. The London Fire Brigade confirmed that the explosion was part of a pre-planned filming event and that there was no risk to public safety. Police reassured the community that the explosions were anticipated as part of the production, and no injuries were reported. Fire crews remained on-site for monitoring after the situation was declared under control.