Around 70 firefighters battled a blaze caused by a gas cylinder under railway arches in Bermondsey, south London, on Wednesday evening. London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to the fire near a railway arch on Silwood Street shortly after 8pm on October 8.
Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters at the scene
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from New Cross, Deptford, Old Kent Road, Dockhead and surrounding fire stations attended the incident. The fire was brought under control by around 9.15pm, and there have been no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Public urged to avoid the area
Station Commander Tony Perks, who was at the scene, said: "Crews worked hard to bring the fire under control as quickly as possible and prevented the fire from spreading."
"Due to the ongoing emergency services presence at the scene, we're urging people to avoid the area this evening where possible to help minimise disruption."
Recent fire at historic Kingston Market
The incident comes just days after a fire spread through a historic market place in London in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Eight people were evacuated from properties near Kingston Market, and a range of stalls in the 800-year-old square were completely destroyed by the fire.
