About 100 firefighters were tasked with extinguishing the fire, which was caused by an electrical car fault. 13. 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. Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. 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. Officers have taped off Walworth Road, leading up to the station's entrance on Elephant Road, and closed the entrance to the Northern line. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:"We were called at 1.50pm today to reports of a fire near Elephant and Castle station. The incident happened in Hampton Street at 8.25pm yesterday (February 25). Hundreds attend opening of Swindon's Hindu temple. "Just before 1.45pm this afternoon we received the first of 44 calls to a fire in a railway arch underneath Elephant and Castle Railway station," he . Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed there is an ongoing incident at one of the flats. Southwark Playhouse Elephant. 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A bus passenger captured a terrifying scene in broad daylight in the Elephant and Castle area of London on Saturday 23 April. 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. Station Commander James Ryan, who is at the scene, warned people to "avoid the area" and "keep windows and doors closed". 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. Mathew James Lister shared a video of the billowing clouds of smoke rising above buildings near the station. My phone is still in there and all my things. A massive blaze broke out at Elephant and Castle station in London on June 28. . Please avoid the area https://t.co/L6NNuDfThB. However, the Metropolitan Police have ruled out a terror attack at this point. "At this point emergency crews have everyone well clear of the area.". I didnt see how it started. 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. 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. Fifteen engines and 100 firefighters. London Buses in the area are also being diverted and could be delayed by at least one hour. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. 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. "We had five people who were in the address at the time, who left before the arrival of London Fire Brigade. A huge explosion close to Elephant and Castle station sent a giant fireball flying out into the street and enormous thick clouds of smoke into the sky, which could be seen across London. pic.twitter.com/jAJge09Obg. They haven't told us anything. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps tweeted that the fire originated under the Elephant and Castle station. He said: "We despatched 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters to the address. 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. Met Police officers and ambulance crews gathered outside of the residential 15-storey building to try and coax him down. I called Junior and said, Theres a fire outside your building, and then I witnessed an explosion. I could see flames about seven metres high. Elephant Springs Water Park. VIEWS. One video shows the moment a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. I could see flames about seven metres high. Eighteen one-bedroom flats are priced below 600,000 in the 2.3 billion regeneration project in Zone 1. "The station has been evacuated and residential evacuations are taking now place. James Ryan, station commander for Shoreditch, said the fire is now under control. 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. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. A further five people were treated by paramedics. An Elephant & Castle bar and restaurant has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after being linked to 'machete' brawl and bottle attack. Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. But what caused it? Duration: 00:53 24/04/2022. They have repeatedly pushed the crowds back even from the Castle Square Park and cordoned off the roads, there is a very, very heavy presence. About 100 firefighters battled the blaze at some railway arches near Elephant and Castle station. 2h. 0 0. Read about our approach to external linking. 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Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. 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. 3 January 2023. 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. "Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle," he said. The old Union Jack behind the bar may be faded, but the mood is vibrant. We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have taken nearly fifty 999 calls. Southwark Playhouse, a nearby theater, has opened its doors to anyone in the area who was evacuated. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. 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Services will remain disrupted for an extended period of time, potentially causing chaos during the after work peak hour rush. "The smoke [was] dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". Pictures and video posted social media show smoke billowing close to the station - visible across the capital. The incident happened at around 6pm near . "Just before 1.45pm this afternoon we received the first of 44 calls to a fire in a railway arch underneath Elephant and Castle Railway station," London Fire Brigade Station Commander James Ryan said. Four cars and a telephone box are also on fire, the service - which has called around 100 firefighters - said. Nearly a dozen police officers from the Met Police's Territorial Support Group in blue jumpsuits and riot helmets were seen walking into the tower block carrying shields, MyLondon reports. I was just hoping theres nobody in there., Mayhew, 54, said: The smoke was coming past my balcony. A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. 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. The Met Police's Territorial Support Group sent 12 of its officers, equipped with riot helmets and shields, MyLondon reports. 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The blaze was brought under control shortly before 4pm. Three commercial units underneath the railway arches are completely alight and four cars and a telephone box are also alight near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station. The award for best brunch goes to Louie Louie. http://techandtrains101.ukDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/tFFfDJTp. 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. Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day . Sara Scarpa, 25, who lives in another block of flats nearby, 31-storey Hurlock Heights, said smoke had also reached her window. The London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the scene. He said it was too soon to say what caused the explosion but its probably something within the garage itself. Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for miles after a large fireball erupted under the major transport hub. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. My phone is still in there and all my things. They claimed: The road is blocked due to an emergency services incident. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. A combination of Brexit uncertainty, crippling deposits, reluctant buyers and a surge inexpensive build-to-rent homes will push rents up faster than house prices. "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. "Emergency services called to the location at around 7am and remain at the scene.". Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle. 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. Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours and roads in the area are still closed. The Fire Brigade . "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". 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. A blaze has broken out in units underneath Elephant and Castle station in south London - around 100 firefighters have been called to tackle the fire. 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. 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 . There were six of us in the shop at the time. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. "We treated six patients at the scene, and took one of them to hospital.". The cause of the incident remains unknown and a spokesperson from the brigade has claimed crew members could be on the scene for a number of hours tonight. Scores of firefighters raced to Elephant and Castle after a massive explosion underground. One scene is in place near the Elephant and Castle bar and Popworld, while another smaller scene is in place near the Swan pub. 7,000+ locals . Last month, London's Heaven nightclub was evacuated following reports of a "suspicious item" found inside. A huge fire broke out in commercial units close to the London Underground station of Elephant and Castle in the UK capital on Monday. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the transport hub on Monday in footage of the incident posted on social media. LFB said on Twitter: "There are now 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackling the fire in #ElephantandCastle. The elephant and castle symbol has been used since the 13th century in the coat of arms of the city of Coventry, and forms the heraldic crest of the Corbet family, feudal barons of Caus, of Caus Castle in Shropshire, powerful marcher lords. 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. 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! The kids are seen clutching to the officer in terror and he runs down the steps away from the blaze. London Fire Brigade are investigating the cause of smoke coming through a tunnel at Elephant and Castle's underground station. 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. "When I was looking over the balcony, I couldn't see the street," he told The Guardian. Video, 00:00:39Major revamp for one of London's busiest stations, Mudlarker discovers rare Tudor leather wrist guard, Woman appears in court accused of Grenfell fraud, Tanning salon chain to expand after record profits. Officers reportedly confirmed earlier that "dangerous chemicals" were involved in the blaze. "The station has been evacuated and residential evacuations are taking now place. Sara Scarpa, who lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights, added that smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. Pictures and video posted social. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. ", TfL said: This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert.". Police urgently evacuated residents and businesses in the area. A massive plume of black. A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Elephant and Castle. 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 . 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". Around 100 firefighters are currently tackling a fire near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station where the railway arches, six cars and a telephone box are alight. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle station, Transport For London (TFL) said. Road closures are still in place in the surrounding area. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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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. "We sent a number of ambulance crews, incident response officers and specialist response teams to the scene, including our hazardous area response team. A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. 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! by Herbie Russell. 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 Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle tube station as a result of the fire. Video, 00:00:39, Major revamp for one of London's busiest stations. No one was. The fire service said three commercial units underneath railway arches were on fire, as well as six vehicles and a telephone box. A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: "Police were called at approximately 13:47hrs in response to a fire on Elephant Road, SE17. It has been in existence since the reign of the Roman Empire centuries ago. The National Rail said the fire is impacting Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill. Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to dampen down the scene. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Ryan said the aim was to reduce the cordon as soon as possible. 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. Services are set to be disrupted for an extended period of time, potentially causing chaos during the after work peak hour rush. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Southwark police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism-related. Njor disruption for morning commute Categories Crime & Accidents From the blog View post 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. Nothing feels as warm and inviting as sitting down at the pub and sampling a taste of Britain. 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. Our 999 Control Officers have taken 44 calls to the blaze.". "Officers and the London Ambulance Service are supporting London Fire Brigade at the scene. "I called Junior and said, 'There's a fire outside your building', and then I witnessed an explosion. 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