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| Huge Enfield blaze sparks alert as smoke spreads across M25 | Huge Enfield blaze sparks alert as smoke spreads across M25 |
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| Smoke is spreading across the M25 as a result of a blaze at a wooden pallet yard, London Fire Brigade has said. | Smoke is spreading across the M25 as a result of a blaze at a wooden pallet yard, London Fire Brigade has said. |
| The fire, which is being tackled by 72 firefighters, began in Whitewebbs Lane in Enfield, north London, at about 02:00 GMT. | The fire, which is being tackled by 72 firefighters, began in Whitewebbs Lane in Enfield, north London, at about 02:00 GMT. |
| Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham Ellis said smoke continues to travel across the M25 between junction 24 and 25. | Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham Ellis said smoke continues to travel across the M25 between junction 24 and 25. |
| The cause of the fire is not currently known. | The cause of the fire is not currently known. |
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| Firefighters moved 30 propane cylinders from the site but believe others could still be in the vicinity of the blaze. | Firefighters moved 30 propane cylinders from the site but believe others could still be in the vicinity of the blaze. |
| Highways England earlier tweeted that ash and sparks were drifting towards both carriageways of the motorway. | |
| Whitewebbs Lane, which is currently closed, is the location of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club's state-of-the-art training centre. | |
| London Fire Brigade said the blaze is now under control but crews remain at the scene. |