Large fire rips through south London railway arch

A large fire broke out in Elephant and Castle train station, south London.

By REUTERS

JUNE 28, 2021 20:37

Updated: JUNE 28, 2021 20:38

Fire in south London railway on June 28. (Credit: Coby Bronstein.)

A large fire ripped through a railway arch beside Elephant and Castle station in south London on Monday, sending a ball of flame and plumes of black smoke billowing up high into the sky above the capital.

The London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters were tackling the blaze which raced through three commercial units, causing trains to be diverted.

"Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed," the fire brigade said.

The London Fire Brigade tweeted that three commercial units underneath the railway arches are completely alight and four cars and a telephone box are also alight near Elephant and Castle Railway Station. Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed

Three commercial units underneath the railway arches are completely alight and four cars and a telephone box are also alight near #ElephantandCastle Railway Station. Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed pic.twitter.com/yALJKnVd8d
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 28, 2021