"We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. Here's a new chance to get on the property ladder in this fast-changing Zone 1 district. We are 77-85 Newington Causeway - two minutes from the station. "I was really surprised to see it and a bit scared. The fire in #elephantandcastle is now under control. Hampshire & Isle of Wight. Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day and may impacted services tomorrow morning so please check before you travel as we will keep journey planners updated," a travel alert said. Station Commander James Ryan, who is at the scene, warned people to "avoid the area" and "keep windows and doors closed". Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. Riot police were dispatched to a tower block in London, with a helicopter also at the scene. Witnesses sprinted for cover but miraculously only one man was taken to hospital following the blast. 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. I wasn't hurt or anything. "We sent a number of ambulance crews, incident response officers and specialist response teams to the scene, including our hazardous area response team. A huge fire broke out in commercial units close to the London Underground station of Elephant and Castle in the UK capital on Monday. I ran back to my restaurant. The 'smart suit' that is changing children's lives. My phone is still in there and all my things. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen filling the air above central London at around 1.45pm this afternoon. Firefighters tackle a fire nearby the Elephant & Castle Rail Station on June 28, 2021 in London, England. 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One scene is in place near the Elephant and Castle bar and Popworld, while another smaller scene is in place near the Swan pub. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "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. "Suddenly there was a big explosion, so I ran away. Sara Scarpa, who lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights, added that smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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The Fire Brigade . 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. The kids are seen clutching to the officer in terror and he runs down the steps away from the blaze. We left all our things in there and had to run. Two fire engines are also at the scene. Man dead in Southwark flat fire. We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have . The National Rail said the fire is impacting Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill. "We are aware of the fire at Elephant and Castle and we hope everyone is OK," Southwark Playhouse tweeted. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. A large fire which broke out at Elephant and Castle station has been brought under control, the London Fire Brigade has said. 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! #London #England #ElephantCastle #elephantandcastle #London pic.twitter.com/4S6h1HI49J. Jeremy said the code had since been used to hire . For other inquiries, Contact Us. 2h. Ulla Kamara, 54, said she was on her way to visit a friend, Junior Mayhew, who lives in 18-storey Albert Barnes house, close to the scene of the fire, when she saw the explosion. Traffic is already backed up to Greenwich. A HUGE blaze erupted in South London this afternoon after a massive explosion under Elephant and Castle train station. 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 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. Should exhibiting elephants in zoos be phased out? Dramatic pictures showed a heroic police officer rescuing two children from the fire after it broke out at the station. "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. Mothers were seen carrying babies out of the buildings which has caught fire. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. Meanwhile, one man is being treated by ambulance crews after a blaze broke out LFB have confirmed. It comes just weeks after a huge blaze ignited by Elephant and Castle station on June 29. The capital's fire service was alerted about the incident at 11:11pm yesterday. 1. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. "When I was looking over the balcony, I couldn't see the street," he told The Guardian. pic.twitter.com/wbPMdpNijF. 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. Video, 00:00:39, Major revamp for one of London's busiest stations. There are unconfirmed reports the fire broke out at an auto repair shop in one of the arches under the station. Terrified witnesses posted the shocking images on social media, explaining that they had been engulfed in black smoke. Hundreds attend opening of Swindon's Hindu temple. 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. Black smoke was seen billowing above the capital for miles after a large fireball erupted under the major transport hub. He said there were people banging on doors ordering people in his building to evacuate. "I could see the long blade. 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. Travellers were urgently evacuated from the station after the blaze broke out. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.. . DON'T MISS:End petrol scandal! 1. Mathew James Lister shared a video of the billowing clouds of smoke rising above buildings near the station. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A large fire broke out in London Monday afternoon. THIS is the dramatic moment a hero police officer rescued two young children after a massive explosion under Elephant and Castle train station. VIEWS. A huge blaze has broken out in arches near a railway station in south London - with witnesses reporting seeing a 'fireball explosion'. 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. Evacuation. I was just hoping theres nobody in there., Mayhew, 54, said: The smoke was coming past my balcony. This area is believed to have gotten its name from a crest used by a group of ivory merchants known as the Worshipful Company of Cutlers. Elephant and Castle, Huge fire in London. It was used in the 17th century by the Royal African Company, which led to its use on the guinea gold coin. Mathew James Lister. Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters dashed to the Elephant & Castle station shortly before 2 p.m. local time, with flames and billowing smoke engulfing the station, the Sun reported . A blaze has broken out in units underneath Elephant and Castle station in south London - around 100 firefighters have been called to tackle the fire. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. James Ryan, station commander for Shoreditch, said the fire is now under control. Tim Crosland, founder of campaign group Plan B Earth, has been fined 5,000 for revealing the Supreme Court ruling on Heathrow expansion early. A major fire has broken out at London's Elephant and Castle station. that the fire occurred close to the station on Monday afternoon, and that the entrance to the Northern Line cannot be accessed. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle tube station as a result of the fire. British Transport Police said officers attended Elephant and Castle Tube station, in southeast London, at just after 9.30pm on Wednesday morning to reports of a robbery on board a train. "The smoke (was) dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". Road closures are still in place in the surrounding area. You can see a number of cars totally burnt out and the commercial units under the railway arches in a bad way. Nothing feels as warm and inviting as sitting down at the pub and sampling a taste of Britain. He said there were people banging on doors ordering those inside to evacuate. A three-year-old tabby cat called Cat is still believed to be stuck inside the area where the fire broke out. My phone is still in there and all my things. No one was. If you live nearby, please follow the advice from @LondonFire and close all doors and windows. The smell was awful. 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 police have indicated it could be some time (until they are allowed back inside). Elephant and Castle: Six people injured in huge fire at central London railway station. "We had five people who were in the address at the time, who left before the arrival of London Fire Brigade. It was like a big fireball came out of the building and into the sky. Elephant and Castle update: we understand the fire originated under the station, the fire brigade is in attendance. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Hundreds of residents could only watch and wait for news. We have a selection of cask beers, botanical gins, and a range of draught and craft beer products to suit every occasion. A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. Top locations across London for home buyers, whether first-timers, second-steppers or house-hunters searching for their "forever" home. He said many people were panicking and he assisted a woman in the building who was pleading not to be left behind as he went down the stairs. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Local Obituaries. ", A hundred firefighters are tackling a "serious" blaze near Elephant and Castle railway station in southeast London.London Fire Brigade said three commercial units in railway arches were "completely alight", as well as six cars and a telephone box.More: https://t.co/IfmA1zy1F1 pic.twitter.com/6WiGoVZOWY. Four cars and a telephone box are also on fire, the service - which has called around 100 firefighters - said. Metropolitan Police officers put up a cordon to block off access to Villiers Street outside the gay nightspot before specialists conducted a search on July 23. Station Commander Keith McDermott said: Trains are not currently running through the station. One dramatic clip appears to show a fireball bursting out of a unit under the station, forcing onlookers to move. 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. I then came outside for a cigarette and saw all the black smoke," he told the PA news agency. Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen billowing from the transport hub on Monday in footage of the incident posted on social media. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. 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. 0 0. The officers were pictured outside Draper House in Elephant and Castle, south London. The report was later deemed to be a hoax. North America elephantcastle.com Joined May 2012 1,010 Following 1,252 Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Elephant & Castle Retweeted Beer Sonnetteer We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have taken nearly fifty 999 calls. 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. Please avoid the area while our emergency services continue their work - road closures are in place and the tube station is closed. They were called to the scene at 8.33pm on Saturday (February 25) to reports of a . Police are currently urgently evacuating residents and businesses in the area. "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. Duration: 00:53 24/04/2022. This is a breaking news incident. Abdullah Safi, 21, who works at Chatkhara restaurant, was on his way to the Sainsbury's nearby to the station when he saw the flames. Nearly a dozen police officers from the Met Police's Territorial Support Group in blue jumpsuits and riot helmets were seen walking into the tower block carrying shields, MyLondon reports. It did attract more attention than the other fires we go to," Ryan said. The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle station, Transport For London (TFL) said. The. 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. 29 June 2021 S ix people have been injured after an enormous fire broke out beneath Elephant and Castle train station on Monday. The smoke [was] dying down a little we heard an explosion and it started again.. A Met Police spokesman told the Daily Star: "Its a man experiencing what we believe to be a mental health crisis. I didnt see how it started. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "As a result of this, trains between London Blackfriars and Denmark Hill / Herne Hill may be cancelled or delayed. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire has spread across units underneath Elephant and Castle station, which are now "completely alight". Read our Elephant and Castle fire live blog for live updates. TfL said: This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert. by Herbie Russell. The officers have been pictured outside Draper House in Elephant and Castle, south London. "I called Junior and said, 'There's a fire outside your building', and then I witnessed an explosion. "At this point emergency crews have everyone well clear of the area.". Traffic is stationary on approach.. Scores of firefighters raced to Elephant and Castle after a massive explosion underground. What caused the Elephant and Castle station fire? Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Road closures are still in place in the area. "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. Mayhew said the smoke was coming past his balcony. 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. London Fire Brigade said shortly before 4pm that the fire close to Elephant and Castle station was "under control", but its crews will remain in place "for the next few hours to dampen down the scene". "They've all been assessed, one person is being treated by London Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation, but there are no reports of any other injuries at this time.". 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. A 25-metre cordon was set up around the scene of the fire, requiring the evacuation of several high-rise blocks of flats. 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. Elephant & Castle is an area around a road junction located in Central London. 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. Southwark Playhouse, a nearby theater, has opened its doors to anyone in the area who was evacuated. Traffic has quickly backed up to Greenwich near Blackwall tunnel exit. We love hearing from our guests on Twitter. 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. The incident has caused travel disruption on underground services and the road. A bar staff member who works at a neighbouring venue told the Mirror they were told to close early due to a potential "bomb threat". One person was taken to the hospital. Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. Police urgently evacuated residents and businesses in the area. Get your Brit On at Elephant & Castle! A mechanic who works in the garage said: We all had to run out of the shop. They claimed: The road is blocked due to an emergency services incident. A witness said they saw "numerous" cop cars present, an ambulance and three fire engines. MET Police Elephant and Castle incident: Riot police storm tower block as helicopter circles Nearly a dozen Met Police officers were pictured walking into Draper House in Elephant and Castle, south London. A bus passenger captured a terrifying scene in broad daylight in the Elephant and Castle area of London on Saturday 23 April. 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. "I urge the public to avoid the area whilst our firefighters and emergency services continue their work in the area. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Smoke can be seen from Bank. After the initial fire, a large explosion occurred that raised fears about the fate of anyone inside. "I heard the police come and I thought there was an accident nearby, but then they started blocking the road off. We are 77-85 Newington Causeway two minutes from the station.. 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. Shocking video posted to snapchat shows the chaos which ensued as people rushed to evacuate the station. The station itself was evacuated, Station Commander James Ryan said in a statement. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Elephant and Castle: hundreds evacuated as large blaze breaks out following explosion video. Police manning all closed roads. Three floors of a tower block were evacuated when a fire broke out on the 18th floor. 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. 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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. A new identity is being carved out for this Zone 1 spot, with jumbo new homes schemes, shops, a new park, entertainment and funky street food venues. And it exploded twice.". "I've never seen something that big - I was scared. "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. 3 January 2023. PC Richard Goold spoke to the News about life as a police constable - and how it might not be "a young person's . A Metropolitan Police spokesman added: "Police were called at approximately 13:47hrs in response to a fire on Elephant Road, SE17. 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