A large blaze destroyed an empty warehouse near the site of the London 2012 Olympics today before more than 70 fire fighters brought it under control, the London fire brigade said.
Firefighters are dealing with a blaze today in Waterden Road, Stratford, an industrial area of east London.
No one was hurt but the fire produced a thick, dark cloud of smoke that filled the sky over east London.
It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze but police ruled out terrorist activity.
Fifteen fire engines and 75 firemen battled for nearly four hours to bring the flames under control.
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Witnesses said the fire broke out as the warehouse was being demolished as part of preparations for the 2012 Olympics.
It sent flames 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 metres) into the air and a towering column of smoke could be seen for miles.