The council's Emergency On-Call Response Team has been managing a major fire incident throughout the night, affecting properties at 418-430 Watford Way. Consequently, the A1 Watford Way (Barnet By-Pass) was closed in both directions due to fire service activities from Fiveways Corner to A5100 The Broadway (Mill Hill Circus). The roads have now been reopened.
The council has been assisting the Emergency Services and has also deployed a Structural Engineer.
We have opened the council buildings at 2 Bristol Avenue as an Emergency Rest Centre, supported by a Rest Centre Manager and a Senior Humanitarian Officer. So far, eighteen people have been brought over for temporary shelter while their properties are being assessed.
The London Fire Brigade and the Met Police remain at the scene, with investigations ongoing.
The London Fire Brigade has also put out a statement with information: Fire - Mill Hill | London Fire Brigade