London Buses in the area are also being diverted and could be delayed by at least one hour. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:"We were called at 1.50pm today to reports of a fire near Elephant and Castle station. This is a breaking news incident. The compulsory purchase of Elephant & Castle's shopping centre, so that it can make way for new homes, has been approved by Southwark council. Firefighters tackle a fire nearby the Elephant & Castle Rail Station on June 28, 2021 in London, England. "Inquiries are ongoing to . The old Union Jack behind the bar may be faded, but the mood is vibrant. He said: "The fire is now under control. VIEWS. 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. An ambulance and two fire engines were also at the scene, Don't miss a thing! 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Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. However, the Metropolitan Police have ruled out a terror attack at this point. We left all our things in there and had to run. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I just. 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. 3 January 2023. 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 . This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Fifteen fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are currently battling a fire close to Elephant and . Vanessa Bryant agrees 28.85m settlement over photos of Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash 'I want to come back as an elephant . A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. The smoke [was] dying down a little we heard an explosion and it started again.. "Suddenly there was a big explosion, so I ran away. 0. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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A huge blaze has broken out in arches near a railway station in south London - with witnesses reporting seeing a 'fireball explosion'. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The kids are seen clutching to the officer in terror and he runs down the steps away from the blaze. Local Obituaries. The incident has caused travel disruption on underground services and the road. 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. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle tube station as a result of the fire. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. 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. 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 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. 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. London Ambulance Service has issued an update following a stabbing in Elephant and Castle over the weekend. Elephant Springs Water Park. 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. Elephant and Castle update: we understand the fire originated under the station, the fire brigade is in attendance. 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. "The incident is not believed to be terror related.". You can see a number of cars totally burnt out and the commercial units under the railway arches in a bad way. The report was later deemed to be a hoax. A large fire broke out in London Monday afternoon. Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. Elephant and Castle: Six people injured in huge fire at central London railway station. 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 BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Elephant & Castle King Street. Hundreds attend opening of Swindon's Hindu temple. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. https://t.co/3dBkTXOLo4, London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared his thoughts with "all those affected by the very serious fire.". For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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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. A brand new theatre for Elephant and Castle - Southwark Playhouse Elephant - officially opens this month. Police manning all closed roads. Our 999 Control Officers have taken 44 calls to the blaze.". I didnt see how it started. 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. Duration: 00:53 24/04/2022. 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. A popular and playful place for young families to visit and explore, the Elephant Springs is a new water park and recreation area in Elephant and Castle. Two people, one police officer and one member of the public are being treated for smoke inhalation. "When I was looking over the balcony, I couldn't see the street," he told The Guardian. 27th February 2023. in Community, Crime. Further rental rises are forecasted as supply in London fails to keep pace with demand. "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. 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A large fire which broke out at Elephant and Castle station has been brought under control, the London Fire Brigade has said. I called Junior and said, Theres a fire outside your building, and then I witnessed an explosion. 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. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. I will wait here until they save him.". 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. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. 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. 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. Welcome to the Elephant & Castle the pub that named the area! But what caused it? "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. 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. 6h. Fire crews were called shortly before 13:45 BST and local residents reported hearing a number of . "I saw so much smoke. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the transport hub on Monday in footage of the incident posted on social media. Take a step back in time with our gallery of one of south London's best-loved neighbourhoods. Traffic is stationary on approach.. He added: "We were close to our closing time anyway and complied with what they said.". This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 2h. It was like a big fireball came out of the building and into the sky. A Met Police spokesman told the Daily Star: "Its a man experiencing what we believe to be a mental health crisis. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. I wasn't hurt or anything. pic.twitter.com/wbPMdpNijF. Witnesses. A huge fire has broken out near Elephant and Castle train station. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. PC Luke Wenham, 31, is accused of two counts of common assault over the arrest, on 17 . by Herbie Russell. Commuters watched in horror as the two thugs reportedly attacked the man outside Elephant and Castle Underground station at around 6.20pm on Saturday. There are unconfirmed reports the fire broke out at an auto repair shop in one of the arches under the station. http://techandtrains101.ukDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/tFFfDJTp. A HUGE blaze erupted in South London this afternoon after a massive explosion under Elephant and Castle train station. Smoke can be seen from Bank. Six people were treated for injuries at the scene of the Elephant and Castle fire, the London Ambulance Service confirmed on Twitter. One video shows the moment a huge ball of fire exploded out of the side of the station. A massive blaze broke out at Elephant and Castle station in London on June 28. "We had five people who were in the address at the time, who left before the arrival of London Fire Brigade. Scores of firefighters raced to Elephant and Castle after a massive explosion underground. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are now on hand to deal with the incident. If you live nearby, please follow the advice from @LondonFire and close all doors and windows. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, the London Fire Brigade said in a statement. 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. It was used in the 17th century by the Royal African Company, which led to its use on the guinea gold coin. 'I. Police urgently evacuated residents and businesses in the area. Police officers were called to Draper House [second from left] in Elephant and Castle at 7am. Video also showed a fire ball exploding out. Around 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze below Elephant and Castle station, south London. I didnt see how it started. Smoke could be seen pouring out around the station and near to large tower blocks. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". "Officers and the London Ambulance Service are supporting London Fire Brigade at the scene. Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for miles after a large fireball erupted under the major transport hub. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. We love hearing from our guests on Twitter. I've never felt so much heat and so much smoke at once. 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. Three floors of a tower block were evacuated when a fire broke out on the 18th floor. Steps from St. Andrew subway station. What caused the Elephant and Castle station fire? Um London wtf is going on?! They were called to the scene at 8.33pm on Saturday (February 25) to reports of a . Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day . 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. Over 10 fire trucks. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. 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