A major fire erupted at a DIY store on Peckham Rye high street in south London on Thursday evening (June 25), the hottest June day on record, sending crowds fleeing as thick smoke blanketed the area.
Flames at Khan's Bargains
Witnesses reported seeing flames and smoke billowing from "Khan's Bargains" DIY shop. One eyewitness told the Daily Star: "We had to get out because of the smoke in the lungs." The fire broke out during the evening, prompting a swift evacuation of the surrounding area.
Emergency Response
The cause of the fire remains unknown. The Daily Star has contacted the London Fire Brigade for updates. Emergency services are expected to release further details as the situation develops.
Hottest June Day
The incident occurred on what is being reported as the hottest June day in London, with temperatures soaring. The combination of extreme heat and the fire added to the chaos as residents and shoppers scrambled to safety.
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