The London Fire Brigade has confirmed that no one was injured following a “chemical smell” in Hornchurch today.
Crews were called to Inskip Drive to reports of a smell at a disused science lab.
150 people had to be evacuated from their properties and a safety cordon was set up.
20 firefighters attended the incident just before 1.30pm and it has now been stood down.
Upminster Road was closed in both directions between Wingletye Lane and Inskip Drive.
A number of buses are on diversion.
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Tags: Havering, Hornchurch, Upminster, London Fire Brigade
