Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. Email pictures and video to webnews@mirror.co.uk. Smoke could be seen pouring into the sky from beneath the railway arches at the. 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. A local theatre has said it is offering shelter to anyone affected by the fire. The fire service said three commercial units underneath railway arches were on fire, as well as six vehicles and a telephone box. Southwark Playhouse Elephant. "The police have indicated it could be some time (until they are allowed back inside). Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Elephant and Castle: hundreds evacuated as large blaze breaks out following explosion video. 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. Located along the Walworth Road and just 10 minutes from Elephant and Castle Station, Louie Louie is a fantastic restaurant that serves food all around the clock. Under the train station pic.twitter.com/wL5WefMghP. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. A brand new theatre for Elephant and Castle - Southwark Playhouse Elephant - officially opens this month. Share it! The National Rail said the fire is impacting Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill. A further five people were treated by paramedics. I was just hoping there's nobody in there. Thameslink confirmed there was a fire next to the track at the Elephant and Castle station. No one was. 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. Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to dampen down the scene. Station commander James Ryan, from London fire brigade (LFB), said the garage employees were evacuated before the explosion. Steps from St. Andrew subway station. Mathew James Lister. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Dowgate, Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Dockhead and Peckham are now on hand to deal with the incident. The capital's fire service was alerted about the incident at 11:11pm . But what caused it? A reporter from Leading Britain's Conversation shared a video of the aftermath of the fire. About 100 firefighters battled the blaze at some railway arches near Elephant and Castle station. "Officers and the London Ambulance Service are supporting London Fire Brigade at the scene. The capital's fire service was alerted about the incident at 11:11pm yesterday. 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 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. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the transport hub on Monday in footage of the incident posted on social media. Six people were treated for injuries at the scene of the Elephant and Castle fire, the London Ambulance Service confirmed on Twitter. "When I was looking over the balcony, I couldn't see the street," he told The Guardian. Awesome ( 191) . READ MORE:Easyjet emergency: Turin to London flight squawks 7700 before landing at Gatwick. Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. James Ryan, station commander for Shoreditch, said the fire is now under control. Smoke could be seen pouring out around the station and near to large tower blocks. I was just hoping theres nobody in there., Mayhew, 54, said: The smoke was coming past my balcony. Officers have reportedly confirmed that "dangerous chemicals" have been involved in the blaze. The National Rail told travelers to avoid Elephant and Castle because trains are unable to run through the station for at least the rest of the day. A HUGE blaze erupted in South London this afternoon after a massive explosion under Elephant and Castle train station. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Fifteen fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are currently battling a fire close to Elephant and . You can unsubscribe at any time. One scene is in place near the Elephant and Castle bar and Popworld, while another smaller scene is in place near the Swan pub. "There are significant road closures in place and we are asking people to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed whilst firefighters work to bring the fire under control," Station Commander James Ryan, who is at the scene, said in a statement. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. We are 77-85 Newington Causeway - two minutes from the station.". Officers have taped off Walworth Road, leading up to the station's entrance on Elephant Road, and closed the entrance to the Northern line. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps tweeted that the fire originated under the Elephant and Castle station. Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day . Elephant & Castle @elephantcastle English pub concept that combines British Classics with North American favorites founded in 1977. Video also showed a fire ball exploding out. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, the London Fire Brigade said in a statement. 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. Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for. I could see flames about seven metres high. 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. Address: 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD. The incident happened at around 6pm near . London Fire Brigade has said that 70 firefighters and 10 units are in attendance. Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for miles after a large fireball erupted under the major transport hub. A fire ball blasted out of a building underneath London 's Elephant and Castle train station on Monday afternoon. 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. He said there were people banging on doors ordering those inside to evacuate. 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They claimed: The road is blocked due to an emergency services incident. Read about our approach to external linking. A large fire broke out in London Monday afternoon. "I was really surprised to see it and a bit scared. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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. On the border of the financial and entertainment districts, we're the . 29 June 2021 S ix people have been injured after an enormous fire broke out beneath Elephant and Castle train station on Monday. Hundreds attend opening of Swindon's Hindu temple. 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. The incident has caused travel disruption on underground services and the road. I called Junior and said, Theres a fire outside your building, and then I witnessed an explosion. Mayhew said the smoke was coming past his balcony. He said there were people banging on doors ordering people in his building to evacuate. AN Elephant and Castle mechanic who survived today's terrifying inferno has revealed his miraculous escape from seven-metre-high flames. Nearly a dozen Met Police officers were pictured walking into Draper House in Elephant and Castle, south London. "Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle," he said. London Fire Brigade station Commissioner James Ryan said the flames at the scene in Elephant and Castle were "significant.". June 28, 2021 2:31 pm (Updated 5:10 pm) A major fire broke out at Elephant and Castle in London on Monday afternoon, with vast plumes of smoke rising above the Capital's skyline as the blaze . Elephant Springs Water Park. "I saw so much smoke. Here's where to focus your search. Wednesday, 1st March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. A HUGE blaze erupted at a London Tube station today, with black smoke seen billowing for miles. Elephant and Castle: Six people injured in huge fire at central London railway station. 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. 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. 0 0. A father was arrested after he allegedly trespassed into the San Diego Zoo's elephant exhibit while carrying his 2-year-old daughter. It has been in existence since the reign of the Roman Empire centuries ago. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan this afternoon gave thanks to the emergency services for their quick actions. 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. Scroll down for more updates . Sign up to the Daily Star's newsletter. A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: "Police were called at approximately 13:47hrs in response to a fire on Elephant Road, SE17. Police urgently evacuated residents and businesses in the area. Three floors of a tower block were evacuated when a fire broke out on the 18th floor. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. One video shows the moment that a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. 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. 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He said: "The fire is now under control. "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. Wiltshire. "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. An Elephant & Castle bar and restaurant has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked after being linked to 'machete' brawl and bottle attack. One person taken to hospital after 100 firefighters tackle large blaze near south London tube station. Riot police were dispatched to a tower block in London, with a helicopter also at the scene. Bystanders in south London initially claimed around half a dozen fire engines arrived at Elephant and Castle tube station just before midnight. 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. We have a selection of cask beers, botanical gins, and a range of draught and craft beer products to suit every occasion. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. My phone is still in there and all my things. "We sent a number of ambulance crews, incident response officers and specialist response teams to the scene, including our hazardous area response team. The fire. Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle station, Transport For London (TFL) said. pic.twitter.com/wbPMdpNijF. "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. This is a breaking news incident. A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. One video shows the moment that a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. The new theatre will open with two community productions, Wind in the Willows (19-21 Jan) and Bermondsey Revolution (26-28 Jan). . Witnesses sprinted for cover but miraculously only one man was taken to hospital following the blast. http://techandtrains101.ukDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/tFFfDJTp. The compulsory purchase of Elephant & Castle's shopping centre, so that it can make way for new homes, has been approved by Southwark council. 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 . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Southwark Playhouse, a nearby theater, has opened its doors to anyone in the area who was evacuated. Fifteen engines and 100 firefighters. 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 advised people who live in the area to keep their windows and doors shut due to the large amounts of smoke from the fire. We are 77-85 Newington Causeway two minutes from the station.. VIEWS. "Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.". 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. 05 November 2021. Seconds later, a brave cop was seen rushing out of the burning building with two young children. The Fire Brigade . A day on shift with two London paramedics. Traffic has quickly backed up to Greenwich near Blackwall tunnel exit. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. 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