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[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

The road has now reopened. Thank you for your patience.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

⚠️ Due to a traffic accident Waltham Way, E4 is currently closed between Priory Avenue and Eatons Mead.

Thank you for your patience as we work with emergency services work to resolve the situation.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

An update on the Wood Street fire from Leader Cllr Paul Perkins, with huge thanks to emergency services, local partners, officers, residents and everyone who helped out.

If you’ve been directly affected or need support please call 020 8496 3000

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

If you need support following the fire, please call our contact centre on 0208 496 3000.
Shernhall St remains closed between Church Lane and Brookfield Ave. Other local roads have reopened.
Weaver Line services between Hackney Downs & Chingford will be suspended all day.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Paul Perkins, has published an update for the community after the fire yesterday, Sun 12 July, in the Shernhall Street area.

The statement is available online here: https://t.co/H3ZBdNlsVC

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

@delray37899 Hello - the fire brigade is currently investigating - more info here: https://t.co/2shcJO7Z0f

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

The council and partners have opened a rest centre for people who have been evacuated from their homes because of the fire in the Wood Street area. It is Walthamstow Central Library, High St, E17 7JN. Please share this information to anyone you know who is affected.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

INFO: Several roads in Walthamstow have been closed while firefighters attend to a fire. They are: Wood Street, Vallentin Road, Shernhall Street, and Browning Close. Please avoid the area if possible, and be patient while the emergency services work.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

Shernhall Street remains closed between Church Lane and Brookfield Avenue. Other local roads have reopened.
Weaver line services between Hackney Downs and Chingford are expected to be suspended all day. [2/2]

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

INFO: Several roads in Walthamstow have been closed while firefighters attend to a fire. They are: Wood Street, Vallentin Road, Shernhall Street, and Browning Close. Please avoid the area if possible, and be patient while the emergency services work.

[Waltham Forest Council @wfcouncil]

UPDATE MIDDAY MON 13 JULY: If you need help or support following this incident, please call our contact centre on 0208 496 3000. [1/2]

[London Fire Brigade @LondonFire]

Crews are working hard to extinguish the fire in Walthamstow.

Please avoid Wood Street and surrounding roads. The Weaver London Overground line is currently suspended.

More: https://t.co/jLGmzcusmC