However, police have said it is not believed to be terror-related at this . "I've never seen something that big - I was scared. A fire ball blasted out of a building underneath London 's Elephant and Castle train station on Monday afternoon. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. pic.twitter.com/wbPMdpNijF. I was just hoping there's nobody in there. There was a dramatic 5-hour stand-off on Wednesday (August 17) in Elephant and Castle when a suspect climbed up the side of a tower block in a bid to escape police. Last month, London's Heaven nightclub was evacuated following reports of a "suspicious item" found inside. We left all our things in there and had to run. Hundreds attend opening of Swindon's Hindu temple. He said there were people banging on doors ordering people in his building to evacuate. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps had earlier urged the public to avoid the Elephant and Castle area "until further update". Around 60 crew and eight fire engines raced to the building in Elephant and Castle, South London, where flames were seen consuming a balcony as thick black smoke billowed out. "Going to 15 pump fires isn't uncommon for us but this was a high-profile incident in the fact that it was in a very visible location and the size of the flames coming out and the smoke were quite significant. Two fire engines are also at the scene. 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. Terrifying machete incident involving bikers in broad daylight in London's Elephant and Castle 23 April 2022, 10:00 am A bus passenger captured a terrifying scene in broad daylight in the. About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines were called to battle the flames near the Elephant and Castle Railway Stations. More than 100 firefighters tackled a spectacular fire under a railway arch in London's Elephant and Castle on Monday that injured six people and caused major disruption to trains. http://techandtrains101.ukDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/tFFfDJTp. A HUGE blaze erupted in South London this afternoon after a massive explosion under Elephant and Castle train station. Dramatic photographs flooded social media as the incident. A day on shift with two London paramedics. The London ambulance service said it treated six people, believed to be five people who worked in the garage and a police officer, one of whom was taken to hospital. "The police have indicated it could be some time (until they are allowed back inside). ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, People were seen running from the huge flames, A huge fireball erupted from the side of the station, Officers cordoned off a large area of South London, Credit: Oliver Marsden / Story Picture Agency, A hero police officer was seen helping two young children flee the blaze, Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the station, Around 100 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze, Evacuations of the area took place this afternoon, The fire was seen close to the stairs in the station, Police have confirmed that the incident is not believed to be terror related, One man is being treated by ambulance crews after a blaze broke, Billowing smoke was seen coming from the top of the train station, Huge flames erupted from under one of the railway arches, The station has closed because of the huge explosion, Brave firefighters were seen tackling the enormous blaze, Emergency services were seen at the scene of the incident, The fire and smoke can be seen from London Bridge, Elephant and Castle fire - Moment massive fireball EXPLODES from under station sending bystanders running for cover, Elephant and Castle fire Huge explosion under train station sends massive plume of smoke over South London, Miami condo developers were accused of PAYING OFF officials to get permits to build doomed tower, UFO dogfights, near misses and disabled weapons - inside France's UAP probe as Pentagon report doesn't rule out aliens, Shocking vid of 'animal abuser' dragged by chain round his neck after he's accused of doing the same to bloodied dog, Matt Hancock's wife Martha 'battling long Covid after catching it from him' before affair exposed, Michael Strahans shares vacation snap as his ex-wife Jean is arrested for 'harassing' her ex-girlfriend, Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak reveals his six-day-old baby has died and says 'we have an angel watching over us', Russia faces off with Nato as Putin tests mystery nuke and hypersonic missile jets & bloc begins Black Sea war games, Covid booster shots not needed this winter as two jabs are so effective, says Oxford expert, Mum, 47, dies of blood clot after AstraZeneca jab - when her gums changed colour and bruise appeared. Southwark Playhouse Elephant. VIEWS. Elephant & Castle is an area around a road junction located in Central London. The National Rail said the fire is impacting Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill. I came round the corner and I could see what I thought was cloud but then I could see it was black fumes and realised it was fire, she said. Get your Brit On at Elephant & Castle! "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. 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. . Tim Crosland, founder of campaign group Plan B Earth, has been fined 5,000 for revealing the Supreme Court ruling on Heathrow expansion early. London Fire Brigade station Commissioner James Ryan said the flames at the scene in Elephant and Castle were "significant.". 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. Police are currently urgently evacuating residents and businesses in the area. Thameslink confirmed there was a fire next to the track at the Elephant and Castle station. The group is offering three different scholarships for local students to . "At this early stage, the incident is not believed to be terror related.". Vanessa Bryant agrees 28.85m settlement over photos of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash 'I want to come back as an elephant . 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. The fire in #elephantandcastle is now under control. New Castle, IN (47362) Today. A further five people were treated by paramedics. Awesome ( 191) . Around 60 crew and eight fire engines raced to the building in Elephant and Castle, south London, where flames were seen consuming a balcony as thick black smoke billowed out. 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. Traffic is stationary on approach.. Read our Elephant and Castle fire live blog for live updates Six people were treated at the scene of the blaze, one of them is understood to have been a police officer, with one being taken to hospital. "I called Junior and said, 'There's a fire outside your building', and then I witnessed an explosion. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Elephant and Castle: hundreds evacuated as large blaze breaks out following explosion video. All roads surrounding walworth road closed. #ElephantAndCastle fire earlier. Wednesday, 1st March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. "They've all been assessed, one person is being treated by London Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation, but there are no reports of any other injuries at this time.". Should exhibiting elephants in zoos be phased out? Other businesses in the surrounding area close to Charing Cross station were also reportedly told to close by officers at the scene. Jeremy said the code had since been used to hire . He added that there was at least one cylinder containing an unidentified substance within the repair shop and it was being made safe by applying direct cooling until it was at a safe temperature. "Suddenly there was a big explosion, so I ran away. Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. For the latest local news and events direct to your inbox every Monday, you need our weekly email newsletter SE1 Direct. Video, 00:01:28The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives, Disabled bay painted below parked car, driver says, Doctor lied to have kidney transplant, court told, Falcons swapped pigeons for parakeets in lockdown, Met Police officer accused of assault over arrest, Jury fails to reach verdict in officer rape trial, Major revamp for one of London's busiest stations. London Ambulance Service has issued an update following a stabbing in Elephant and Castle over the weekend. that the fire occurred close to the station on Monday afternoon, and that the entrance to the Northern Line cannot be accessed. Seconds later, a brave cop was seen rushing out of the burning building with two young children. Road closures are still in place in the area. The London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the scene. "The station has been evacuated and residential evacuations are taking now place. It has been in existence since the reign of the Roman Empire centuries ago. A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. There are unconfirmed reports the fire broke out at an auto repair shop in one of the arches under the station. 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. The capital's fire service was alerted about the incident at 11:11pm yesterday. When I was looking over the balcony, I couldnt see the street.. Two people, one police officer and one member of the public are being treated for smoke inhalation. There are three cars in there now and other things that can explode so I dont think we will be allowed back.. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Three commercial units underneath the railway arches are completely alight and four cars and a telephone box are also alight near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station. Police manning all closed roads. Elephant and Castle update: we understand the fire originated under the station, the fire brigade is in attendance. Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. Witnesses. An ambulance and two fire engines were also at the scene, Don't miss a thing! An ambulance and two fire engines were also at the scene News By Dan Wiggins Tom Towers Senior News Reporter 11:00, 30 AUG 2021 Traffic is already backed up to Greenwich. Appleby Horse Fair horror: Police face off against mob over fears of major brawl, Easyjet emergency: Turin to London flight squawks 7700 before landing at Gatwick, End petrol scandal! Dr Ben Lovell, a specialist in acute medicine who filmed the scene, said on Twitter that he saw lots of black smoke, then an explosion and large fireball erupted. A local theatre has said it is offering shelter to anyone affected by the fire. A witness said they saw "numerous" cop cars present, an ambulance and three fire engines. The smell was awful. The Metropolitan Police said on social media: "Officers are supporting @LondonFire in Elephant and Castle. 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Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. . "We sent a number of ambulance crews, incident response officers and specialist response teams to the scene, including our hazardous area response team. Traffic has quickly backed up to Greenwich near Blackwall tunnel exit. Around 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze below Elephant and Castle station, south London. Sara Scarpa, who lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights, added that smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. Elephant and Castle fire: Six hurt in huge blaze at railway arches 28 June 2021 Reuters Several people reported hearing explosions after the fire took hold Six people were injured and several. Elephant and Castle, Huge fire in London. "We are aware of the fire at Elephant and Castle and we hope everyone is OK," Southwark Playhouse tweeted. About 100 firefighters were tasked with extinguishing the fire, which was caused by an electrical car fault. Please avoid the area while our emergency services continue their work - road closures are in place and the tube station is closed. A large fire which broke out at Elephant and Castle station has been brought under control, the London Fire Brigade has said. There are three cars in there now and other things that can explode so I dont think we will be allowed back.. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle station, Transport For London (TFL) said. Our 999 Control Officers have taken 44 calls to the blaze.". "The station has been evacuated and residential evacuations are taking now place. Around 100 firefighters are currently tackling a fire near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station where the railway arches, six cars and a telephone box are alight. A huge fire which broke out underneath Elephant and Castle station leading to explosions and evacuations left one person in hospital and five more injured. Mathew James Lister shared a video of the billowing clouds of smoke rising above buildings near the station. I just. Greece train crash: Inside 10 seconds of terror after worst ever head-on smash sparks derailment blaze leaving 38 dead, Man, 43, died after being held down by security guards at Sainsbury's, Woman, 37, found dead in posh flat near racecourse as man charged with murder, Full list of school closures today as tens of thousands of teachers walk out how to check latest advice for parents, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 0. A police spokesman said: "We were made aware of a disturbance involving a number of people on George Street in Aberdeen shortly after 8.30am on Monday, February 27. I've never felt so much heat and so much smoke at once. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. One person is being treated for smoke inhalation and there are no reports of any other injuries. You can unsubscribe at any time. A Met Police spokesman told the Daily Star: "Its a man experiencing what we believe to be a mental health crisis. He said: "We despatched 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters to the address. The police have reopened roads in the area. 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 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. He said many people were panicking and he assisted a woman in the building who was pleading not to be left behind as he went down the stairs. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 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