", 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. Scroll down for more updates . 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A huge fire broke out in commercial units close to the London Underground station of Elephant and Castle in the UK capital on Monday. "The police have indicated it could be some time (until they are allowed back inside). About 100 firefighters were tasked with extinguishing the fire, which was caused by an electrical car fault. Smoke appears to no longer be coming out of Elephant and Castle station, but trains are still unable to stop there while the incident is ongoing. Eighteen one-bedroom flats are priced below 600,000 in the 2.3 billion regeneration project in Zone 1. Transport for London issued a warning regarding an access issue at Elephant and Castle. The old Union Jack behind the bar may be faded, but the mood is vibrant. 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. Seconds later, a brave cop was seen rushing out of the burning building with two young children. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Something went wrong, please try again later. Luis Balcazar Soto did not have a licence and was over twice the drink-drive limit in Elephant and Castle, Drunk driver Luis Balcazar-Soto caused the death of Sophie Strickland in the early morning collision, All I could do was sit there with Sophie, stroke her hair and tell her how much she was loved recalled the womans friend of her final moments, Theres hardly any plot, no characterisation and insulting set dressing, EXCLUSIVE Dad-of-three Kiran Patel spoke to the Standard at the scene near Elephant and Castle train station I feel lucky to be alive, From Street Fighter to Sega Rally, the latest Four Quarters is set to be the groups biggest yet. Traffic is already backed up to Greenwich. "At this point emergency crews have everyone well clear of the area.". AN Elephant and Castle mechanic who survived today's terrifying inferno has revealed his miraculous escape from seven-metre-high flames. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. Elephant and Castle: Six people injured in huge fire at central London railway station. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the transport hub on Monday in footage of the incident posted on social media. "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. A bus passenger captured a terrifying scene in broad daylight in the Elephant and Castle area of London on Saturday 23 April. We left all our things in there and had to run. My phone is still in there and all my things. Elephant & Castle bar's licence revoked after 'machete' incident . 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Um London wtf is going on?! Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. ", DO NOT travel to #ElephantandCastle. The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives. Albert Barnes House, Meadow Row Station Commander Keith McDermott said: Trains are not currently running through the station. London Fire Brigade said on Twitter that the imagery showed a fire at railway arches near the station. Police officers were called to Draper House [second from left] in Elephant and Castle at 7am. Elephant and Castle: Explosion seen at London train station, It is unclear at this stage is anyone has been injured, Smoke can be seen billowing across the capital, The smoke is affecting residents living in blocks above the station, Emergency services were called on Monday afternoon, Police vans can be seen next to a cloud of smoke in south London, One man is being treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service crews, Smoke rises into the sky in Elephant and Castle, Boris Johnson says rules 'set fair' to go on July 19 with life like 'before Covid', UK begins trials of third coronavirus jab as booster to fight new variants. "I've never seen something that big - I was scared. Meanwhile, one man is being treated by ambulance crews after a blaze broke out LFB have confirmed. I've never felt so much heat and so much smoke at once. In recent years, many zoos such as the Detroit Zoo and San Francisco Zoo have stopped their elephant programs, sending their aging Traffic is stationary on approach.. It was like a big fireball came out of the building and into the sky. Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Smoke can be seen from Bank. "I saw so much smoke. Three floors of a tower block were evacuated when a fire broke out on the 18th floor. Video also showed a fire ball exploding out. Mathew James Lister shared a video of the billowing clouds of smoke rising above buildings near the station. Under the train station pic.twitter.com/wL5WefMghP. The fire. I ran back to my restaurant. A fire ball blasted out of a building underneath London 's Elephant and Castle train station on Monday afternoon. "We opened the window for a sec[ond] as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very, very strong," Sara Scarpa, 25, who lives in nearby apartment building, told the BBC. Thick plumes filled the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon while travellers were urgently evacuated from the station. 0 0. Hundreds of residents could only watch and wait for news. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are now on hand to deal with the incident. "Emergency services called to the location at around 7am and remain at the scene.". "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. Other businesses in the surrounding area close to Charing Cross station were also reportedly told to close by officers at the scene. What caused the Elephant and Castle station fire? An Elephant & Castle bar and restaurant has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after being linked to 'machete' brawl and bottle attack. A yob who broke into the I'm A Celebrity castle in Wales and bragged that ITV needed to 'beef up their security' has admitted beating up his girlfriend's neighbour in a parking row.. Darryl 'Taffy . "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. Fire crews were called shortly before 13:45 BST and local residents reported hearing a number of . The. A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. ", 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. Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle. A local theatre has said it is offering shelter to anyone affected by the fire. Jeremy was using the Santander hire scheme, run by TfL, when two teenagers snatched his bike release code, which was printed on a piece of paper. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. They haven't told us anything. Elephant & Castle is an area around a road junction located in Central London. No one was. The smell was awful. 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. However, police have said it is not believed to be terror-related at this . A father was arrested after he allegedly trespassed into the San Diego Zoo's elephant exhibit while carrying his 2-year-old daughter. "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. PC Luke Wenham, 31, is accused of two counts of common assault over the arrest, on 17 . Hundreds attend opening of Swindon's Hindu temple. "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.". A number of emergency service vehicles are on site on the southbound carriageway towards Kent. It broke out at the railway arches near the Tube stop. Smoke could be seen pouring into the sky from beneath the railway arches at the. The new theatre will open with two community productions, Wind in the Willows (19-21 Jan) and Bermondsey Revolution (26-28 Jan). 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. ", TfL said: This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert.". We have a selection of cask beers, botanical gins, and a range of draught and craft beer products to suit every occasion. Hundreds of residents were evacuated and one person was taken to hospital after a large blaze in south London, which sent a fireball and black smoke billowing into the air. 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! Southwark Playhouse, a nearby theater, has opened its doors to anyone in the area who was evacuated. Elephant and Castle update: we understand the fire originated under the station, the fire brigade is in attendance. Videos showed fire and smoke near London's Elephant and Castle railway station Monday afternoon that prompted a large emergency response. He said: "We despatched 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters to the address. 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. They were called to the scene at 8.33pm on Saturday (February 25) to reports of a . One scene is in place near the Elephant and Castle bar and Popworld, while another smaller scene is in place near the Swan pub. 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. A large fire broke out in London Monday afternoon. The fire service said three commercial units underneath railway arches were on fire, as well as six vehicles and a telephone box. I wish them and others affected a speedy recovery. . The live updates for this event have ended. My phone is still in there and all my things. "I called Junior and said, 'There's a fire outside your building', and then I witnessed an explosion. Elephant and Castle Weather for Elephant and Castle Today 13 7 Mon 20th 14 7 Tue 21st 13 6 Wed 22nd 10 3 Thu 23rd 9 1 More Local News Latest How 10-year-old's book is. 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. A massive blaze broke out at Elephant and Castle station in London on June 28. "We treated six patients at the scene, and took one of them to hospital.". Officers and London Ambulance . To keep up to date with all the latest news stories, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. 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. Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. It was like a big fireball came out of the building and into the sky. Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. 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. London Buses in the area are also being diverted and could be delayed by at least one hour. One video shows the moment that a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. Road closures are still in place in the surrounding area. 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