Hackney fire live: Massive London blaze as crews swarm scene and smoke fills sky

NewsUK NewsFireLIVEUpdated just nowHackney fire live: Massive London blaze as crews swarm scene and smoke fills skyPictures and video shared online of the east London skyline show a column of dark smoke rising into the sky as firefighters descend on the source of the blaze in Mount Pleasant LaneA huge fire has broken out (Image: @instamfordhill/X)CommentsNewsJoe Smith News ReporterUpdated 21:27, 05 May 2026A huge blaze has broken out in the Hackney area of London, with more than 70 firefighters at the scene. Pictures and video shared online show a column of dark smoke rising into the sky above a church steeple. The blaze is believed to be in Mount Pleasant Lane with one person reporting that it "started before my eyes so quickly". ‌ New UpdatesKey Events70 firefighters called to blaze in HackneyView Post'Fire in Hackney'View PostToday21:27 BST70 firefighters called to blaze in HackneyLondon Fire Brigade has said: "Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire on Mount Pleasant Lane in Clapton." CommentsEliana NunesToday21:19 BSTVideo shows massive fire A clip from the scene of the fire shows leaping flames as onlookers watch in horror. Content cannot be displayed without consentCommentsJoe SmithToday21:13 BSTMore than 50 firefighters at the scene There are reports from witnesses that a massive response is underway from London fire crews. The Mirror has contacted the London Fire Brigade for a comment. CommentsJoe SmithToday21:13 BST'Fire in Hackney'Smoke has been seen rising over parts of London, with reports on social media suggesting the blaze is in Hackney, in the east of the capital. Content cannot be displayed without consentCommentsEliana NunesFollow Daily Mirror:FacebookX (Twitter)TikTokInstagramSnapchatComments‌ ‌ ‌ ‌