"I heard the police come and I thought there was an accident nearby, but then they started blocking the road off. Aftermath of the fire at Elephant and Castle. Black smoke can be seen billowing above the capital for miles after a large fireball erupted under the major transport hub. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Dowgate, Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Dockhead and Peckham are now on hand to deal with the incident. About 100 firefighters were tasked with extinguishing the fire, which was caused by an electrical car fault. 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". PC Richard Goold spoke to the News about life as a police constable - and how it might not be "a young person's . Please avoid the area https://t.co/L6NNuDfThB. Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters were called to the incident, which began at a car repair garage below Elephant and Castle station shortly before 1.45pm on Monday. 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Officers at the scene said the station has been fully evacuated along with the nearby Strata residential building. 27th February 2023. in Community, Crime. Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for miles after a large fireball erupted under the major transport hub. Nothing feels as warm and inviting as sitting down at the pub and sampling a taste of Britain. On the border of the financial and entertainment districts, we're the . 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. . "The police have indicated it could be some time (until they are allowed back inside). I've never felt so much heat and so much smoke at once. Officers have taped off Walworth Road, leading up to the station's entrance on Elephant Road, and closed the entrance to the Northern line. The police have reopened roads in the area. Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. Seconds later, a brave cop was seen rushing out of the burning building with two young children. You can unsubscribe at any time. "I was really surprised to see it and a bit scared. A witness said they saw "numerous" cop cars present, an ambulance and three fire engines. We have a selection of cask beers, botanical gins, and a range of draught and craft beer products to suit every occasion. My phone is still in there and all my things. Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to dampen down the scene. Khan said on Twitter that he is in contact with the Fire Commissioner and thanked the emergency service officers who safely evacuated residents and passengers. The station was evacuated as firefighters tackle the blaze. It has been in existence since the reign of the Roman Empire centuries ago. Station Commander Keith McDermott said: Trains are not currently running through the station. Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. Sign up to the Daily Star's newsletter. 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. 29 June 2021 S ix people have been injured after an enormous fire broke out beneath Elephant and Castle train station on Monday. "I've never seen something that big - I was scared. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:"We were called at 1.50pm today to reports of a fire near Elephant and Castle station. There were six of us in the shop at the time. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps tweeted that the fire originated under the Elephant and Castle station. A police incident on Meadow Row, Elephant and Castle, has blocked off the the New Kent Road leading up to the Elephant and Castle roundabout. Metropolitan Police officers put up a cordon to block off access to Villiers Street outside the gay nightspot before specialists conducted a search on July 23. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Ryan said the aim was to reduce the cordon as soon as possible. Fifteen engines and 100 firefighters. 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. Verphy Kudi left her 20-month-old daughter Asiah alone in a Brighton flat for almost six days while she celebrated her birthday in London. Thick plumes filled the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon while travellers were urgently evacuated from the station. The incident happened at around 6pm near . Road closures are still in place in the area. A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: "Police were called at approximately 13:47hrs in response to a fire on Elephant Road, SE17. 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. "Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.". I just. 13. The fire in #elephantandcastle is now under control. Brexit and stamp duty jitters are good news for London buyers as developers vie to slash new homes prices to the bone in the summer sales. With new flats tracking London transport upgrades, you need never be late for work again. LFBs fire investigation team will look into the cause of the blaze. They were called to the scene at 8.33pm on Saturday (February 25) to reports of a . 0. Why you can trust Sky News Watch Next Huge tornado hits US state 'Drugged and tortured': Alleged spy told of ordeal A new identity is being carved out for this Zone 1 spot, with jumbo new homes schemes, shops, a new park, entertainment and funky street food venues. A video of the blaze posted on social media showed an explosion leading to a burst of flames. Elephant and Castle update: we understand the fire originated under the station, the fire brigade is in attendance. The National Rail told travelers to avoid Elephant and Castle because trains are unable to run through the station for at least the rest of the day. 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. ", 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. They described it to local residents as a "major incident", adding that road closures are going to be in place for "several hours". We left all our things in there and had to run. "Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle," he said. "We are 77-85 Newington Causeway - two minutes from the station. My phone is still in there and all my things. "Officers and the London Ambulance Service are supporting London Fire Brigade at the scene. Ambulances and fire fighting crew are in attendance.". A popular and playful place for young families to visit and explore, the Elephant Springs is a new water park and recreation area in Elephant and Castle. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. . There are unconfirmed reports the fire broke out at an auto repair shop in one of the arches under the station. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Albert Barnes House, Meadow Row Um London wtf is going on?! Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for miles after a large fireball erupted under the major transport hub. I didnt see how it started. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. pic.twitter.com/wbPMdpNijF. The blaze was brought under control shortly before 4pm. Services will remain disrupted for an extended period of time, potentially causing chaos during the after work peak hour rush. Thick plumes filled the air above central London at around 1.45pm this. "The station has been evacuated and residential evacuations are taking now place. Check out my website and join my mailing list today for new videos and channel updates! London: Large fire near Elephant & Castle railway station Monday 28 June 2021 14:42, UK 0:29 London Fire Brigade has said fire engines and around 70 firefighters are attending a fire near to Elephant & Castle rail station. Elephant and Castle, Huge fire in London. We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have taken nearly fifty 999 calls. Filmed on Wednesday 16th January 2019 Unknown Major fire incident on walworth road by elephant and castle. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.. 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The chaotic incident, thought to be an attempted robbery, happened around 6.20pm on London Road, outside Elephant and Castle Underground station, and was captured on video by onlookers. They claimed: The road is blocked due to an emergency services incident. Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation. Meanwhile, one man is being treated by ambulance crews after a blaze broke out LFB have confirmed. Riot police were dispatched to a tower block in London, with a helicopter also at the scene. Witnesses sprinted for cover but miraculously only one man was taken to hospital following the blast. Jose Navarrete, 25, carried his daughter through two fences . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "If you live nearby, please follow the advice from London Fire Brigade and close all doors and windows.". A fire ball blasted out of a building underneath London 's Elephant and Castle train station on Monday afternoon. London Elephant and Castle London Fire Brigade Monday 28 June 2021, 5:35pm Video from Twitter/@MeganJearum Around 100 firefighters battled a huge fire near a busy railway station which caused a. Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. This is a breaking news incident. Thameslink said services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. Take a step back in time with our gallery of one of south London's best-loved neighbourhoods. When I was looking over the balcony, I couldnt see the street.. Thameslink confirmed there was a fire next to the track at the Elephant and Castle station. 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It comes just weeks after a huge blaze ignited by Elephant and Castle station on June 29. 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. 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. Fifteen fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are currently battling a fire close to Elephant and . What caused the Elephant and Castle station fire? Read about our approach to external linking. The National Rail said the fire is impacting Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill. Station commander James Ryan, from London fire brigade (LFB), said the garage employees were evacuated before the explosion. One video shows the moment a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. Get your Brit On at Elephant & Castle! pic.twitter.com/jAJge09Obg. Officers reportedly confirmed earlier that "dangerous chemicals" were involved in the blaze. "I saw so much smoke. by Herbie Russell. I was just hoping theres nobody in there., Mayhew, 54, said: The smoke was coming past my balcony. A passenger on the Tube travelling through Elephant and Castle station said the area was being "hurriedly closed", and that it was a petrol station that had caught fire. He said it was too soon to say what caused the explosion but its probably something within the garage itself. I wasn't hurt or anything. The award for best brunch goes to Louie Louie. London Buses in the area are also being diverted and could be delayed by at least one hour. The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives. "They remain at the scene where they are working alongside other emergency services.". The compulsory purchase of Elephant & Castle's shopping centre, so that it can make way for new homes, has been approved by Southwark council. "We sent a number of resources, including ambulance crews, incident response officers and our hazardous area response team. Wiltshire. Under the train station pic.twitter.com/wL5WefMghP. A man stole a pickup truck from a Cambria Community Services District utility yard on Sunday and drove up Highway 1 to Hearst Castle before barricading himself in one of the historic San Simeon . Four cars and a telephone box are also on fire, the service - which has called around 100 firefighters - said. Southwark Playhouse said on Twitter: "We are aware of the fire at Elephant and Castle and we hope everyone is OK. 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