Today in Stratford, a significant event was a fire at the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre in London. The fire broke out in a multi-storey car park, where around 12 vehicles were alight on the upper level. The shopping centre was evacuated as a precaution, and London Fire Brigade responded with 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters. The blaze produced a large amount of smoke and was brought under control by 5:54 pm. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Authorities advised people to avoid the area during the incident. This event caused disruption for shoppers and nearby activities, including West Ham football supporters heading to a game at the London Stadium.
There were no other major incidents or notable events reported specifically in Stratford today according to the available local news summaries.
