The award for best brunch goes to Louie Louie. London Ambulance Service has issued an update following a stabbing in Elephant and Castle over the weekend. There are unconfirmed reports the fire broke out at an auto repair shop in one of the arches under the station. Abdullah Safi, 21, who works at Chatkhara restaurant, was on his way to the Sainsbury's nearby to the station when he saw the flames. A passenger on the Tube travelling through Elephant and Castle station said the area was "hurriedly closed", and that it was a petrol station that had caught fire. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.. Smoke could be seen pouring into the sky from beneath the railway arches at the. 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. 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. We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have . In recent years, many zoos such as the Detroit Zoo and San Francisco Zoo have stopped their elephant programs, sending their aging The fire. Martin Bobrowski, a builder who is working opposite the station, said he heard ambulances and police driving nearby before seeing smoke coming from the station at about 2pm. "If you live nearby, please follow the advice from London Fire Brigade and close all doors and windows.". A reporter from Leading Britain's Conversation shared a video of the aftermath of the fire. 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. The kids are seen clutching to the officer in terror and he runs down the steps away from the blaze. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. London Fire Brigade are investigating the cause of smoke coming through a tunnel at Elephant and Castle's underground station. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 6h. One video shows the moment that a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. Thameslink confirmed there was a fire next to the track at the Elephant and Castle station. "I could see the long blade. People in the surrounding area were asked to keep their doors and windows closed. Filmed on Wednesday 16th January 2019 Unknown Major fire incident on walworth road by elephant and castle. 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. "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.". 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. #tfl #ElephantCastle pic.twitter.com/aFhw8YhjZ8. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Dramatic pictures showed a heroic police officer rescuing two children from the fire after it broke out at the station. A fire ball blasted out of a building underneath London 's Elephant and Castle train station on Monday afternoon. Pictures and video posted social media show smoke billowing close to the station - visible across the capital. Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day and may impacted services tomorrow morning so please check before you travel as we will keep journey planners updated," a travel alert said. ", 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. 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"We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. Transport for London issued a warning regarding an access issue at Elephant and Castle. "We are aware of the fire at Elephant and Castle and we hope everyone is OK," Southwark Playhouse tweeted. We can confirm we treated six people at the scene in #ElephantandCastle and took one of them to hospital.Thank you to #TeamLAS and our @LondonFire and @metpoliceuk colleagues for their brilliant work caring for Londoners in need this afternoon. Sara Scarpa, 25, who lives in another block of flats nearby, 31-storey Hurlock Heights, said smoke had also reached her window. The police have reopened roads in the area. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A HUGE blaze erupted at a London Tube station today, with black smoke seen billowing for miles. Man dead in Southwark flat fire. Six people were treated for injuries at the scene of the Elephant and Castle fire, the London Ambulance Service confirmed on Twitter. It did attract more attention than the other fires we go to," Ryan said. The cat's owner Adam Watts said: "The firemen are aware that he is still in there and I am hoping and praying he comes back out alive. "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 . 4h. "I've never seen something that big - I was scared. A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: "Police were called at approximately 13:47hrs in response to a fire on Elephant Road, SE17. Traffic is already backed up to Greenwich. "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. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, A police officer was seen rescuing two young kids, He scooped them up and rushed away from the blaze, A huge fireball erupted from the side of the station, People were seen running from the huge flames, A huge blaze has broken out at the station, Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the station, Evacuations of the area are currently taking place, The fire was seen close to the stairs in the station, Police have confirmed that the incident is not believed to be terror related, The fire and smoke can be seen from London Bridge, Emergency services were seen at the scene of the incident, Dramatic moment hero cop rescues two young children from Elephant and Castle explosion, Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Covid rules after calling cops for help fighting off rampaging deer, Mitt Romney compares Trump's election fraud claims to WWE and say it's 'entertaining, but not real' after rally rant, John McAfee did NOT own condo in collapsed Florida tower despite disturbing conspiracies claiming he stored files there, Dozens of women go topless and splash around in fountains for New York City's annual Dyke March, Pentagon to set up 'real life X-Files' office to investigate UFOs after bombshell UAP report doesn't rule out aliens, Miami condo - Residents of identical tower flee fearing homes will collapse as they've NOT been told to evacuate. Road closures are still in place in the surrounding area. Um London wtf is going on?! I wish them and others affected a speedy recovery. Bobo Social - Elephant and Castle. Thameslink said services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. "I called Junior and said, 'There's a fire outside your building', and then I witnessed an explosion. Around 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze below Elephant and Castle station, south London. Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for. 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. Traffic is stationary on approach.. You can see a number of cars totally burnt out and the commercial units under the railway arches in a bad way. A major fire has broken out at London's Elephant and Castle station. There are three cars in there now and other things that can explode so I dont think we will be allowed back.. . Steps from St. Andrew subway station. I didnt see how it started. "We sent a number of ambulance crews, incident response officers and specialist response teams to the scene, including our hazardous area response team. However, police have said it is not believed to be terror-related at this . Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle. 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. My phone is still in there and all my things. The report was later deemed to be a hoax. Something went wrong, please try again later. Witnesses. "The station has been evacuated and residential evacuations are taking now place. 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. They claimed: The road is blocked due to an emergency services incident. 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 . Police officers were called to Draper House [second from left] in Elephant and Castle at 7am. VIEWS. Officers have taped off Walworth Road, leading up to the station's entrance on Elephant Road, and closed the entrance to the Northern line. AN Elephant and Castle mechanic who survived today's terrifying inferno has revealed his miraculous escape from seven-metre-high flames. 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. 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. LFBs fire investigation team will look into the cause of the blaze. I was just hoping there's nobody in there. Did you see the explosion? Thick plumes filled the air above central London at around 1.45pm this. A 25-metre cordon was set up around the scene of the fire, requiring the evacuation of several high-rise blocks of flats. Station commander James Ryan, from London fire brigade (LFB), said the garage employees were evacuated before the explosion. Police urgently evacuated residents and businesses in the area. 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. Officers reportedly confirmed earlier that "dangerous chemicals" were involved in the blaze. Around 100 firefighters are currently tackling a fire near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station where the railway arches, six cars and a telephone box are alight. MET Police Elephant and Castle incident: Riot police storm tower block as helicopter circles Nearly a dozen Met Police officers were pictured walking into Draper House in Elephant and Castle, south 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. 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. An ambulance and two fire engines were also at the scene, Don't miss a thing! To keep up to date with all the latest news stories, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. Three floors of a tower block were evacuated when a fire broke out on the 18th floor. The station was evacuated as firefighters tackle the blaze. The group is offering three different scholarships for local students to . Twitter account @JambusterLondon, which is dedicated to updating motorists in the capital about disruption on the road, issued a similar warning for those travelling southbound along the A201 London Road at junction A3. 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"Suddenly there was a big explosion, so I ran away. I then came outside for a cigarette and saw all the black smoke," he told the PA news agency. 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. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan this afternoon gave thanks to the emergency services for their quick actions. A huge blaze has broken out in arches near a railway station in south London - with witnesses reporting seeing a 'fireball explosion'. Two people, one police officer and one member of the public are being treated for smoke inhalation. London Buses in the area are also being diverted and could be delayed by at least one hour. About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines were called to battle the flames near the Elephant and Castle Railway Stations. The cause of the fire is being investigated. There are unconfirmed reports the fire broke out at an auto repair shop in one of the arches under the station. A three-year-old tabby cat called Cat is still believed to be stuck inside the area where the fire broke out. 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". https://t.co/3dBkTXOLo4, London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared his thoughts with "all those affected by the very serious fire.". He added that two people have been treated for smoke inhalation and echoed fire officials' warning for those who live nearby to close their windows and doors and for others to avoid the area. I wasn't hurt or anything. 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! Top locations across London for home buyers, whether first-timers, second-steppers or house-hunters searching for their "forever" home. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "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. "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.". 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! On the border of the financial and entertainment districts, we're the . I called Junior and said, Theres a fire outside your building, and then I witnessed an explosion. After a career spent behind a desk as a management consultant, a 47-year-old is taking his first steps as a Met Police officer on the streets of Peckham. 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. Four cars and a telephone box are also on fire, the service - which has called around 100 firefighters - said. Address: 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD. #ElephantAndCastle fire earlier. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. http://techandtrains101.ukDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/tFFfDJTp. 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 spokesman for Elephant and Castle Town Centre, the private body overseeing a major regeneration project near to the fire, said: "We are aware of the serious incident at Elephant and Castle this afternoon, which we understand originated in a railway arch unit adjacent to, but not forming part of, our development site. The fire service said three commercial units underneath railway arches were on fire, as well as six vehicles and a telephone box. Station Commander Keith McDermott, who is at the scene, said: Firefighters are currently investigating smoke coming from a tunnel. Officers and London Ambulance . The incident happened in Hampton Street at 8.25pm yesterday (February 25). 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. Mothers were seen carrying babies out of the buildings which has caught fire. It was like a big fireball came out of the building and into the sky. Should exhibiting elephants in zoos be phased out? Southwark Playhouse Elephant. "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". The fire was under control by just before 3.30pm but over an hour later residents were still waiting to be readmitted to their properties and surrounding roads remained closed. Fifteen fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are currently battling a fire close to Elephant and . Hundreds attend opening of Swindon's Hindu temple. 27th February 2023. in Community, Crime. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed there is an ongoing incident at one of the flats. Video, 00:01:28, The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives, Major revamp for one of London's busiest stations. Shocking video posted to snapchat shows the chaos which ensued as people rushed to evacuate the station. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. Residents evacuated from tower block fire at Elephant and Castle By Laura Sharman UK Fire which broke out on 18th floor flat balcony in south London under control By Isobel Frodsham London. @LBC pic.twitter.com/JnqKyEyROM. British Transport Police said officers attended Elephant and Castle Tube station, in southeast London, at just after 9.30pm on Wednesday morning to reports of a robbery on board a train. 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. "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". TfL said: This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert. Riot police were dispatched to a tower block in London, with a helicopter also at the scene. "I urge the public to avoid the area whilst our firefighters and emergency services continue their work in the area. 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