Fire crews tackle blaze after ‘pre-planned’ film set explosions near the O2

Out of control' fire destroyed a van and damaged a car and lorry, at open-air yard in Canning Town, London

A controlled explosion on a film set near the O2 arena in London sparked a fire that destroyed a van, as well as damaging a car and lorry.

London fire brigade said firefighters were called to an open-air yard in Dock Road, Silvertown, shortly before 8pm on Saturday.