Police officers were called to Draper House [second from left] in Elephant and Castle at 7am. I just. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Other businesses in the surrounding area close to Charing Cross station were also reportedly told to close by officers at the scene. The incident happened in Hampton Street at 8.25pm yesterday (February 25). 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. "The police have indicated it could be some time (until they are allowed back inside). 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. Pictures and video posted social. The station was evacuated as firefighters tackle the blaze. 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. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are now on hand to deal with the incident. AN Elephant and Castle mechanic who survived today's terrifying inferno has revealed his miraculous escape from seven-metre-high flames. https://t.co/3dBkTXOLo4, London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared his thoughts with "all those affected by the very serious fire.". Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours to dampen down the scene. Services will remain disrupted for an extended period of time, potentially causing chaos during the after work peak hour rush. 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Address: 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD. 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. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle station, Transport For London (TFL) said. A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: "Police were called at approximately 13:47hrs in response to a fire on Elephant Road, SE17. "Smoke still pouring out, the area under the station is covered in thick, black smoke. Pictures and video posted social media show smoke billowing close to the station - visible across the capital. A father was arrested after he allegedly trespassed into the San Diego Zoo's elephant exhibit while carrying his 2-year-old daughter. Sara Scarpa, 25, who lives in another block of flats nearby, 31-storey Hurlock Heights, said smoke had also reached her window. We are 77-85 Newington Causeway two minutes from 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. It was like a big fireball came out of the building and into the sky. The fire was burning so high, about 50ft, so I started recording on my phone. 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. "Inquiries are ongoing to . 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 blaze was brought under control shortly before 4pm. The rail company said in a tweet: "You will have to use an alternative route to complete your journey and you should allow plenty of extra time to complete your journey. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.. The cause of the fire is not yet known. 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. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Why you can trust Sky News Watch Next Huge tornado hits US state 'Drugged and tortured': Alleged spy told of ordeal A massive blaze broke out at Elephant and Castle station in London on June 28. A 25-metre cordon was set up around the scene of the fire, requiring the evacuation of several high-rise blocks of flats. One video shows the moment a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. Road closures are still in place in the area. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The man who wished to remain anonymous said he and colleagues watched a mass "evacuation outside the club and police told us to cease operating". Road closures are still in place in the surrounding area. About 100 firefighters battled the blaze at some railway arches near Elephant and Castle station. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. Thameslink said services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. The Fire Brigade . DON'T MISS:End petrol scandal! Officers could be seen on the walkway of Albert Barnes House, Elephant and Castle, and had erected a cordon from Ash Avenue to the roundabout. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Video also showed a fire ball exploding out. Scroll down for more updates . Filmed on Wednesday 16th January 2019 Unknown Major fire incident on walworth road by elephant and castle. "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. Video, 00:00:39, Major revamp for one of London's busiest stations. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Email pictures and video to webnews@mirror.co.uk. Here's where to focus your search. Elephant and Castle's best restaurants based upon thousands of OpenTable diner reviews. A TFL spokesman told CityA.M. The station and nearby buildings were evacuated, officials said. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps had earlier urged the public to avoid the Elephant and Castle area "until further update". Three commercial units underneath the railway arches are completely alight and four cars and a telephone box are also alight near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station. A brand new theatre for Elephant and Castle - Southwark Playhouse Elephant - officially opens this month. A video of the blaze posted on social media showed an explosion leading to a burst of flames. Last month, London's Heaven nightclub was evacuated following reports of a "suspicious item" found inside. Officers have reportedly confirmed that "dangerous chemicals" have been involved in the blaze. Elephant and Castle update: we understand the fire originated under the station, the fire brigade is in attendance. No one was. 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. In recent years, many zoos such as the Detroit Zoo and San Francisco Zoo have stopped their elephant programs, sending their aging One scene is in place near the Elephant and Castle bar and Popworld, while another smaller scene is in place near the Swan pub. "We are 77-85 Newington Causeway - two minutes from the 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. He added: "We were close to our closing time anyway and complied with what they said.". 'I. A fire ball blasted out of a building underneath London 's Elephant and Castle train station on Monday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/jAJge09Obg. 18 Ryan said the aim was to reduce the cordon as soon as possible. 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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. The smoke [was] dying down a little we heard an explosion and it started again.. Firefighters could be on the scene for a number of hours tonight, a brigade spokesperson has said. The fire service said three commercial units underneath railway arches were on fire, as well as six vehicles and a telephone box. Terrified witnesses posted the shocking images on social media, explaining that they had been engulfed in black smoke. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. "Officers and the London Ambulance Service are supporting London Fire Brigade at the scene. Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle. To keep up to date with all the latest news stories, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. 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One person was taken to the hospital. They were called to the scene at 8.33pm on Saturday (February 25) to reports of a . Further rental rises are forecasted as supply in London fails to keep pace with demand. This is a breaking news incident. 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 that was created by that fire also affected the main overground station of Elephant and Castle, which was subsequently closed as a precaution. Four cars and a telephone box are also on fire, the service - which has called around 100 firefighters - said. 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. Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. Three floors of a tower block were evacuated when a fire broke out on the 18th floor. I didnt see how it started. LFB said on Twitter: "There are now 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackling the fire in #ElephantandCastle. 7,000+ locals . The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle tube station as a result of the fire. There are three cars in there now and other things that can explode so I dont think we will be allowed back.. London Fire Brigade are investigating the cause of smoke coming through a tunnel at Elephant and Castle's underground station. A bus passenger captured a terrifying scene in broad daylight in the Elephant and Castle area of London on Saturday 23 April. 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. Jose Navarrete, 25, carried his daughter through two fences . "I urge the public to avoid the area whilst our firefighters and emergency services continue their work in the area. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. 4h. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle tube station as a result of the fire. I was just hoping theres nobody in there., Mayhew, 54, said: The smoke was coming past my balcony. The award for best brunch goes to Louie Louie. Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. It smelt like a burning electrical cable smell.". 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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. Firefighters will remain at the scene for the next few hours and roads in the area are still closed. 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. It was like a big fireball came out of the building and into the sky. ", 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. He said: "The fire is now under control. A huge fire broke out in commercial units close to the London Underground station of Elephant and Castle in the UK capital on Monday. Huge probe over fears cut in fuel duty[INSIGHT]We compared breakfasts from Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose[PICTURES]Royal Family: Meghan and Harry touted for Strictly appearance[COMMENT], Use alternative routes. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. "We had five people who were in the address at the time, who left before the arrival of London Fire Brigade. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. Over 10 fire trucks. Elephant & Castle King Street. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. Traffic has quickly backed up to Greenwich near Blackwall tunnel exit. "As a precaution all of the residents in our Elephant Central building, Castle Square retailers and operatives on the development site have been evacuated and we will continue to support the emergency services and other first responders wherever possible. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. . Sara Scarpa, who lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights, added that smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. LFBs fire investigation team will look into the cause of the blaze. 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. 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. Station Commander Keith McDermott, who is at the scene, said: Firefighters are currently investigating smoke coming from a tunnel. "When I was looking over the balcony, I couldn't see the street," he told The Guardian. The police have reopened roads in the area. 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. 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 reporter from Leading Britain's Conversation shared a video of the aftermath of 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. by Herbie Russell. 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. 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. Scores of firefighters raced to Elephant and Castle after a massive explosion underground. Video, 00:01:28, The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives, Major revamp for one of London's busiest stations. http://techandtrains101.ukDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/tFFfDJTp. 13. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. 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. They described it to local residents as a "major incident", adding that road closures are going to be in place for "several hours". A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. He said there were people banging on doors ordering people in his building to evacuate. And it exploded twice.". Our 999 Control Officers have taken 44 calls to the blaze.". . Witnesses sprinted for cover but miraculously only one man was taken to hospital following the blast. Around 100 firefighters are currently tackling a fire near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station where the railway arches, six cars and a telephone box are alight. Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. that the fire occurred close to the station on Monday afternoon, and that the entrance to the Northern Line cannot be accessed. pic.twitter.com/wbPMdpNijF. Meanwhile, one man is being treated by ambulance crews after a blaze broke out LFB have confirmed. London Ambulance Service has issued an update following a stabbing in Elephant and Castle over the weekend. Here's a new chance to get on the property ladder in this fast-changing Zone 1 district. Southwark police said the incident was not believed to be terrorism-related. They haven't told us anything. "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. 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. The report was later deemed to be a hoax. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. 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 . Read about our approach to external linking. ", 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. 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