London Burning
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:01 pm
Looks like it?
Two people were injured and several buildings evacuated after a fire caused a huge plume of smoke to billow into the sky above south London.
About 100 firefighters battled the blaze at some railway arches near Elephant and Castle station.
Fire crews were called shortly before 13:45 BST and local residents reported hearing a number of explosions.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said three commercial units were alight along with six cars and a telephone box.
A police officer and a member of the public both needed treatment for smoke inhalation, according to the mayor of London.
People living in the area have been warned to keep doors and windows closed and all trains have been stopped from running through Elephant and Castle.