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Thick plumes filled the air above central London at around 1.45pm this. "DO NOT travel to Elephant and Castle. When I was looking over the balcony, I couldnt see the street.. Shocking video posted to snapchat shows the chaos which ensued as people rushed to evacuate the station. Man dead in Southwark flat fire. Six people were treated for injuries at the scene of the Elephant and Castle fire, the London Ambulance Service confirmed on Twitter. A spokeswoman for the service said that the blaze was first reported at 1.43pm on Monday and that 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters are at the scene. A large fire which broke out at Elephant and Castle station has been brought under control, the London Fire Brigade has said. 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International Elephant and Castle. What caused the Elephant and Castle station fire? Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, A fire erupted at Elephant and Castle Tube station, The thick smoke filled the area above central London, The plume of smoke could be seen for miles. Here's where to focus your search. It broke out at the railway arches near the Tube stop. London Fire Brigade said on Twitter that the imagery showed a fire at railway arches near the station. Phil Taylor, who shared photos from the scene with, 'Inseparable' pair of elderly dogs look for retirement home together, Thick plumes of black smoke blanket city as huge fire erupts, London fire: Tube station evacuated as emergency services tackle major incident. With new flats tracking London transport upgrades, you need never be late for work again. June 28, 2021 2:31 pm (Updated 5:10 pm) A major fire broke out at Elephant and Castle in London on Monday afternoon, with vast plumes of smoke rising above the Capital's skyline as the blaze . 18 A 25-metre cordon was set up around the scene of the fire, requiring the evacuation of several high-rise blocks of flats. TfL said: This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:"We were called at 1.50pm today to reports of a fire near Elephant and Castle station. Alex Leckie, 30, assistant manager at Tupi who was at the scene when the fire broke out, said: "The entire building was evacuated, we began to smell smoke and the store owner went to check, we saw smoke billowing out and what I'm told is the mechanics were on fire, the smoke pillar started enveloping the apartment blocks as well and we kept hearing intermittent bangs. Ulla Kamara told The Guardian that she was on her way to visit a friend, Junior Mayhew, near the station when she saw the explosion. Ulla Kamara, 54, said she was on her way to visit a friend, Junior Mayhew, who lives in 18-storey Albert Barnes house, close to the scene of the fire, when she saw the explosion. Nestled in the area since 1765, we are the go-to pub for the type of person that won't settle for second best - this is London after all! To keep up to date with all the latest news stories, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. The blaze was brought under control shortly before 4pm. The London Ambulance Service advised people who live in the area to keep their windows and doors shut due to the large amounts of smoke from the fire. "The smoke that was created by that fire also affected the main overground station of Elephant and Castle, which was subsequently closed as a precaution. Residents living near the Elephant and Castle station in London took to social media to share the images they captured of the massive fire that broke out this afternoon. Our 999 Control Officers have taken 44 calls to the blaze.". Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. Other businesses in the surrounding area close to Charing Cross station were also reportedly told to close by officers at the scene. Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. A Met Police spokesman told the Daily Star: "Its a man experiencing what we believe to be a mental health crisis. The Metropolitan Police said on social media: "Officers are supporting @LondonFire in Elephant and Castle. Did you see the explosion? I've never felt so much heat and so much smoke at once. PC Richard Goold spoke to the News about life as a police constable - and how it might not be "a young person's . Elephant and Castle, Huge fire in London. Hundreds of London homes are being launched to help buyers around the deposit trap. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps had earlier urged the public to avoid the Elephant and Castle area "until further update". About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines were called to battle the flames near the Elephant and Castle Railway Stations. "We sent a number of ambulance crews, incident response officers and specialist response teams to the scene, including our hazardous area response team. Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours and roads in the area are still closed. Hundreds of residents could only watch and wait for news. The Met Police's Territorial Support Group sent 12 of its officers, equipped with riot helmets and shields, MyLondon reports. The fire engulfed three commercial units under the railway arches, six cars and a telephone box and it took firefighters just under two hours to bring it under control. Hampshire & Isle of Wight. Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps tweeted that the fire originated under the Elephant and Castle station. I called Junior and said, Theres a fire outside your building, and then I witnessed an explosion. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed there is an ongoing incident at one of the flats. "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". It was used in the 17th century by the Royal African Company, which led to its use on the guinea gold coin. The capital's fire service was alerted about the incident at 11:11pm yesterday. A bar staff member who works at a neighbouring venue told the Mirror they were told to close early due to a potential "bomb threat". Last month, London's Heaven nightclub was evacuated following reports of a "suspicious item" found inside. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle tube station as a result of the fire. "I saw so much smoke. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle station, Transport For London (TFL) said. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The. They claimed: The road is blocked due to an emergency services incident. Elephant & Castle bar's licence revoked after 'machete' incident . We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Southwark Playhouse said on Twitter: "We are aware of the fire at Elephant and Castle and we hope everyone is OK. "If you've been evacuated and need somewhere to go our door is open for you to charge your phone, have some water or take a seat in our bar. London Fire Brigade said around 100 firefighters were battling the blaze, and that three railway arch units, six cars and a telephone box were all on fire. This area is believed to have gotten its name from a crest used by a group of ivory merchants known as the Worshipful Company of Cutlers. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.. Should exhibiting elephants in zoos be phased out? There are three cars in there now and other things that can explode so I dont think we will be allowed back.. Officers at the scene said the station has been fully evacuated along with the nearby Strata residential building. Another post said: "Three commercial units underneath the railway arches are completely alight and four cars and a telephone box are also alight near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station. Witnesses sprinted for cover but miraculously only one man was taken to hospital following the blast. A massive blaze broke out at Elephant and Castle station in London on June 28. 'I. Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation. The London Fire Brigade announced that the Elephant and Castle Station Fire is "now under control" at around 4:30 London time, nearly four hours after the fire broke out. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Elephant and Castle: hundreds evacuated as large blaze breaks out following explosion video. Tim Crosland, founder of campaign group Plan B Earth, has been fined 5,000 for revealing the Supreme Court ruling on Heathrow expansion early. A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: "Police were called at approximately 13:47hrs in response to a fire on Elephant Road, SE17. London Fire Brigade are investigating the cause of smoke coming through a tunnel at Elephant and Castle's underground station. Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day and may impacted services tomorrow morning so please check before you travel as we will keep journey planners updated," a travel alert said. We love hearing from our guests on Twitter. Around 100 firefighters are currently tackling a fire near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station where the railway arches, six cars and a telephone box are alight. Traffic is stationary on approach.. The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives. "There was a significant fire in a car garage in the railway arches, which also involved several cars outside the railway arches and a telephone box. The fire service said three commercial units underneath railway arches were on fire, as well as six vehicles and a telephone box. Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day . Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. Elephant Springs Water Park. A huge fire has broken out near Elephant and Castle train station. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. "We sent a number of resources, including ambulance crews, incident response officers and our hazardous area response team. Read about our approach to external linking. They were called to the scene at 8.33pm on Saturday (February 25) to reports of a . There are unconfirmed reports the fire broke out at an auto repair shop in one of the arches under the station. An incident on the A2 in Kidbrooke is causing congestion to build both northbound and southbound this afternoon. "I urge the public to avoid the area whilst our firefighters and emergency services continue their work in the area. READ MORE:Easyjet emergency: Turin to London flight squawks 7700 before landing at Gatwick. London. The cordon which is in place is more than 100 metres wide and the northern line at Elephant and Castle was not running but the Bakerloo line is, British Transport police officers said. "Suddenly there was a big explosion, so I ran away. Elephant & Castle is an area around a road junction located in Central London. Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed pic.twitter.com/yALJKnVd8d, Lots of black smoke, then an explosion and large fireball erupted pic.twitter.com/fSnautAI8j, Nearby Southwark Playhouse offered evacuees a place of refuge. Many people were panicking, he said, and he assisted a woman in the building who was begging not to be left behind as he went down the stairs. More info. The fire. VIEWS. "The station has been evacuated and residential evacuations are taking now place. Black smoke billows from Elephant and Castle station Around 100 firefighters battled a huge blaze near Elephant and Castle railway station which caused a large plume of smoke to billow over. Please avoid the area while our emergency services continue their work - road closures are in place and the tube station is closed. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. However, police have said it is not believed to be terror-related at this . "We are 77-85 Newington Causeway - two minutes from the station. "As a result of this, trains between London Blackfriars and Denmark Hill / Herne Hill may be cancelled or delayed. Seconds later, a brave cop was seen rushing out of the burning building with two young children. Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters dashed to the Elephant & Castle station shortly before 2 p.m. local time, with flames and billowing smoke engulfing the station, the Sun reported . Louie Louie. Witnesses. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. A HUGE blaze erupted in South London this afternoon after a massive explosion under Elephant and Castle train station. Services are set to be disrupted for an extended period of time, potentially causing chaos during the after work peak hour rush. Police are currently urgently evacuating residents and businesses in the area. No one was. Huge fire in Elephant and Castle injures six and disrupts trains Crime Elephant and Castle station shut as police launch murder investigation Crime Man robbed on London Tube train and 'sprayed. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. ", A hundred firefighters are tackling a "serious" blaze near Elephant and Castle railway station in southeast London.London Fire Brigade said three commercial units in railway arches were "completely alight", as well as six cars and a telephone box.More: https://t.co/IfmA1zy1F1 pic.twitter.com/6WiGoVZOWY. The smell was awful. Twitter account @JambusterLondon, which is dedicated to updating motorists in the capital about disruption on the road, issued a similar warning for those travelling southbound along the A201 London Road at junction A3. View our online Press Pack. I wasn't hurt or anything. The smoke [was] dying down a little we heard an explosion and it started again.. We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have taken nearly fifty 999 calls. After a career spent behind a desk as a management consultant, a 47-year-old is taking his first steps as a Met Police officer on the streets of Peckham. "At this stage, there are no reports of any injuries., JUST IN:Appleby Horse Fair horror: Police face off against mob over fears of major brawl. The London Ambulance Service has said one person has been taken to hospital following the Elephant and Castle fire while six patients were treated at the scene. "When I was looking over the balcony, I couldn't see the street," he told The Guardian. Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. 3 January 2023. A three-year-old tabby cat called Cat is still believed to be stuck inside the area where the fire broke out. A major fire has broken out at London's Elephant and Castle station. 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