The London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent out 100 firefighters to deal with a "serious blaze" around Elephant and Castle railway station in London, England on Monday. According to the firefighters on the scene, three commercial units, six cars, and a telephone box have been damaged.
BREAKING: Large fire and explosion in Elephant and Castle, Londonpic.twitter.com/WiD4hmcxsn
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) June 28, 2021
Police have stated that a large pile of black smoke had come from the train station opposite to the metro station. Officers on the scene advised people to "avoid the area and to close their doors and windows," reports Sky News.
About 15 fire engines had been initiated into action, as nearby buildings were evacuated. The fire has not been classified as a terror-related incident.
Just been at Elephant & Castle following the dramatic explosion, where engineer Mohsin Khan, 30, who works next to the garage where it happened, told me he saw black smoke and then ‘a big fire explosion’ and ‘a lot of heat’
— May Bulman (@maybulman) June 28, 2021
His footage: pic.twitter.com/On2jqT06Tu
Many witnesses and workers in the area have commented on the smoke and its terrible smell. It was a frightening situation for everyone that was there.
?Breaking: Elephant & Castle Station Is On Fire#London | #UK pic.twitter.com/gmE0CCx5E5
— J???????????????ustice (@The_Justice7) June 28, 2021
Commander James Ryan of the LFB Station has stated that there were road closures set in place and reinforced that people should avoid the area until firefighters have the situation under control.
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