The Kingsbridge Road, Barking fire has taken 35 firefighters to get under control (Image: Archant)
Ten thousand tonnes of compost went up in flames at an industrial site in Rainham.
Four engines and 20 firefighters were called to Coldharbour Lane at 4.35am on Saturday.
No-one was injured in the blaze, which was brought under control just before 8am.
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