What's Happening in Redbridge Now?

As of 2:17 AM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, the latest information regarding the incident in Redbridge remains centered on the building fire on Woodford Avenue. According to reports from Transport for London (TfL), the road remains closed at the junction with Eastern Avenue due to the fire, causing ongoing traffic diversions and delays. The situation is still being managed by emergency services, but there are no new official statements from the Metropolitan Police or the London Fire Brigade. This lack of an updated public log from official sources suggests that the incident is either under control and contained, or is still in a stage where detailed information is not being released to the public. The focus for residents and commuters should be to continue avoiding the area and seeking alternative routes for travel.

Gants Hill was thrown into traffic chaos on Friday evening as emergency services responded to a serious building fire on Woodford Avenue, near the junction with Eastern Avenue. The incident, which is understood to have occurred close to the popular local business, Indian Aroma, has led to the complete closure of the A1400 and significant traffic disruptions across the area.

Writer, organizer, and Redbridge resident Mozibul Haque Moni told to Daily Dazzling Dawn reporter that he passed through the area around 2 hours ago and did not see any signs of a fire. "At that time, he did not notice anything.He thinks the incident happened after that."

All emergency services, including the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police, are at the scene, with fire crews working to bring the blaze under control. According to an official traffic status update from Transport for London (TfL) on Friday at 9:33 PM, Woodford Avenue was closed due to a "building fire" with "moderate delays." Drivers are being advised to use alternative routes due to the diversions.

The severity of the incident was highlighted in a public statement from Kam Rai, the Leader of Redbridge Council. A screenshot from his official social media page stated, "I've been informed that there's been a very serious incident on A1400 Woodford Avenue at Gants Hill... All emergency services are at the location, please avoid the area tonight."

As of the latest check, no detailed public statements have been released on the official social media channels of the Metropolitan Police or the London Fire Brigade regarding this specific incident. The information remains limited to reports from local authorities and traffic monitoring services.

This incident is separate and distinct from a stabbing that occurred in the Gants Hill area just days prior. The public is being urged to stay away from the vicinity to allow emergency crews to work unhindered.