Advice to smokers after Isle of Dogs construction site fire

A fire at a construction site on the Isle of Dogs was caused by smoking materials that were disposed of unsafely, say firefighters.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a construction site in Greenwich View Place on Monday, June 19.

The brigade was called at 5.18pm to the blaze at a five storey building that was under construction.

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An area of plywood and building materials on the fifth floor, the roof and an air conditioning unit was damaged by the fire.

The fire was under control by 6.35pm and crews from Millwall, Poplar, Shadwell and Whitechapel fire stations attended the scene.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The fire was caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking material.”

They issued advice to smokers, adding: “It’s safer to smoke outside, but make sure cigarettes are put right out and disposed of properly.”