Rain lines to and from London Bridge were disrupted and several buildings evacuated after a major fire broke out in the railway arches in Southwark on Wednesday morning. London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters rushed to the scene on Union Street at around 9.30am. where a railway arch containing several vehicles was “completely alight”. Both Southwark and London Bridge stations were closed while firefighters brought the blaze under control and are understood to remain closed. There are also severe delays on the Jubilee line. Southwark Street remains closed between Southwark Bridge Road and Lavington Street while crews continue to work to secure the scene. The fire was said to be “under control” by 11.20am, but fire crews remained at the scene.
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The fire department said there were no reports of injuries, adding that investigators will now begin an investigation into the cause of the incident. The fire reportedly struck a car park under the railway arches in Southwark, where several electric vehicles were reportedly burnt.
London: Fire in Southwark under railway arch in Union Street Charlie Pittock @CharliePittock London Fire Brigade/Twitter London Fire Station Commander Wayne Johnson, who was at the scene, said: “The fire was producing heavy smoke and those living or working in the area were advised to keep their windows and doors closed. “Trains to and from London Bridge are affected and many buildings have been evacuated.” London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted urging people to “avoid the area and allow the London Fire Brigade to do their job”.
