The Northern Line is not stopping at Elephant and Castle station, Transport For London (TFL) said. We left all our things in there and had to run. Trains are being diverted via London Bridge and the Tube is running through Elephant and Castle. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Elephant Springs Water Park. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are now on hand to deal with the incident. The station itself was evacuated, Station Commander James Ryan said in a statement. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Dowgate, Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Dockhead and Peckham are now on hand to deal with the incident. "We are aware of the fire at Elephant and Castle and we hope everyone is OK," Southwark Playhouse tweeted. A popular and playful place for young families to visit and explore, the Elephant Springs is a new water park and recreation area in Elephant and Castle. "Just before 1.45pm this afternoon we received the first of 44 calls to a fire in a railway arch underneath Elephant and Castle Railway station," London Fire Brigade Station Commander James Ryan said. Steps from St. Andrew subway station. I could see flames about seven metres high. Station Commander Keith McDermott, who is at the scene, said: Firefighters are currently investigating smoke coming from a tunnel. "We sent a number of ambulance crews, incident response officers and specialist response teams to the scene, including our hazardous area response team. What caused the Elephant and Castle station fire? We have a selection of cask beers, botanical gins, and a range of draught and craft beer products to suit every occasion. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Officers have taped off Walworth Road, leading up to the station's entrance on Elephant Road, and closed the entrance to the Northern line. Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. 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Sunshine and a few afternoon clouds. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. An ambulance and two fire engines were also at the scene, Don't miss a thing! 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. I was just hoping theres nobody in there., Mayhew, 54, said: The smoke was coming past my balcony. No one was. North America elephantcastle.com Joined May 2012 1,010 Following 1,252 Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes Elephant & Castle Retweeted Beer Sonnetteer 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". PC Luke Wenham, 31, is accused of two counts of common assault over the arrest, on 17 . Nothing feels as warm and inviting as sitting down at the pub and sampling a taste of Britain. James Ryan, station commander for Shoreditch, said the fire is now under control. 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! This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Elephant and Castle update: we understand the fire originated under the station, the fire brigade is in attendance. Should exhibiting elephants in zoos be phased out? A HUGE blaze erupted in South London this afternoon after a massive explosion under Elephant and Castle train station. Thameslink said all lines through Elephant and Castle are currently blocked due to the fire. Elephant & Castle bar's licence revoked after 'machete' incident . After the initial fire, a large explosion occurred that raised fears about the fate of anyone inside. 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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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Riot police were dispatched to a tower block in London, with a helicopter also at the scene. Sara Scarpa, 25, lives in nearby apartment building Hurlock Heights and said smoke and the noise of the explosion had reached her window. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I didnt see how it started. London Ambulance Service has issued an update following a stabbing in Elephant and Castle over the weekend. The incident happened at around 6pm near . This is a breaking news incident. Transport for London issued a warning regarding an access issue at Elephant and Castle. The cause of the fire is being investigated. He said: "We despatched 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters to the address. I came round the corner and I could see what I thought was cloud but then I could see it was black fumes and realised it was fire, she said. Tim Crosland, founder of campaign group Plan B Earth, has been fined 5,000 for revealing the Supreme Court ruling on Heathrow expansion early. 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. An ambulance and two fire engines were also at the scene News By Dan Wiggins Tom Towers Senior News Reporter 11:00, 30 AUG 2021 "Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.". "I could see the long blade. Over 10 fire trucks. 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. 2h. Sara Scarpa, 25, who lives in another block of flats nearby, 31-storey Hurlock Heights, said smoke had also reached her window. A witness said they saw "numerous" cop cars present, an ambulance and three fire engines. Read our Elephant and Castle fire live blog for live updates. The National Rail said the fire is impacting Loughborough Junction, Herne Hill, Tulse Hill. A massive plume of black. Police have taped off the surrounding area. They claimed: The road is blocked due to an emergency services incident. The fire. Witnesses sprinted for cover but miraculously only one man was taken to hospital following the blast. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The old Union Jack behind the bar may be faded, but the mood is vibrant. The chaotic incident, thought to be an attempted robbery, happened around 6.20pm on London Road, outside Elephant and Castle Underground station, and was captured on video by onlookers. Pictures and video posted social. Elephant & Castle @elephantcastle English pub concept that combines British Classics with North American favorites founded in 1977. Trains are unable to run through or to the station for the rest of the day . Southwark Playhouse, a nearby theater, has opened its doors to anyone in the area who was evacuated. There was a dramatic 5-hour stand-off on Wednesday (August 17) in Elephant and Castle when a suspect climbed up the side of a tower block in a bid to escape police. There were six of us in the shop at the time. "Suddenly there was a big explosion, so I ran away. People in the surrounding area were asked to keep their doors and windows closed. Shocking video posted to snapchat shows the chaos which ensued as people rushed to evacuate the station. Elephant and Castle fire: Six hurt in huge blaze at railway arches 28 June 2021 Reuters Several people reported hearing explosions after the fire took hold Six people were injured and several. The London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters were at the scene. 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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. Police manning all closed roads. ", DO NOT travel to #ElephantandCastle. "We opened the window for a sec as you could hear people shouting, and we smelt something very very strong," she said. 4h. It was used in the 17th century by the Royal African Company, which led to its use on the guinea gold coin. 0 0. It smelt like a burning electrical cable smell.". He said it was too soon to say what caused the explosion but its probably something within the garage itself. Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters were called to the incident, which began at a car repair garage below Elephant and Castle station shortly before 1.45pm on Monday. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Elephant and Castle: hundreds evacuated as large blaze breaks out following explosion video. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, A police officer was seen rescuing two young kids, He scooped them up and rushed away from the blaze, A huge fireball erupted from the side of the station, People were seen running from the huge flames, A huge blaze has broken out at the station, Huge plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the station, Evacuations of the area are currently taking place, The fire was seen close to the stairs in the station, Police have confirmed that the incident is not believed to be terror related, The fire and smoke can be seen from London Bridge, Emergency services were seen at the scene of the incident, Dramatic moment hero cop rescues two young children from Elephant and Castle explosion, Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Covid rules after calling cops for help fighting off rampaging deer, Mitt Romney compares Trump's election fraud claims to WWE and say it's 'entertaining, but not real' after rally rant, John McAfee did NOT own condo in collapsed Florida tower despite disturbing conspiracies claiming he stored files there, Dozens of women go topless and splash around in fountains for New York City's annual Dyke March, Pentagon to set up 'real life X-Files' office to investigate UFOs after bombshell UAP report doesn't rule out aliens, Miami condo - Residents of identical tower flee fearing homes will collapse as they've NOT been told to evacuate. Mayhew said the smoke was coming past his balcony. Welcome to the Elephant & Castle the pub that named the area! I didnt see how it started. "At this early stage, the incident is not believed to be terror related.". Elephant & Castle is an area around a road junction located in Central London. Hundreds of residents were evacuated and one person was taken to hospital after a large blaze in south London, which sent a fireball and black smoke billowing into the air. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire has spread across units underneath Elephant and Castle station, which are now "completely alight". Two people, one police officer and one member of the public are being treated for smoke inhalation. "Officers and the London Ambulance Service are supporting London Fire Brigade at the scene. A police spokesman said: "We were made aware of a disturbance involving a number of people on George Street in Aberdeen shortly after 8.30am on Monday, February 27. Awesome ( 191) . "The smoke [was] dying down a little we heard an explosion and now it started again.". The National Rail told travelers to avoid Elephant and Castle because trains are unable to run through the station for at least the rest of the day. A large fire broke out in London Monday afternoon. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. Around 60 crew and eight fire engines raced to the building in Elephant and Castle, South London, where flames were seen consuming a balcony as thick black smoke billowed out. 7,000+ locals . 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. A father was arrested after he allegedly trespassed into the San Diego Zoo's elephant exhibit while carrying his 2-year-old daughter. And it exploded twice.". Around 60 crew and eight fire engines raced to the building in Elephant and Castle, south London, where flames were seen consuming a balcony as thick black smoke billowed out. 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. Photos and videos from the scene show the area being engulfed in smoke. Last month, London's Heaven nightclub was evacuated following reports of a "suspicious item" found inside. A fire ball blasted out of a building underneath London 's Elephant and Castle train station on Monday afternoon. 13. The station was evacuated as firefighters tackle the blaze. I wish them and others affected a speedy recovery. "There are significant road closures in place and the public are advised to avoid the area. A huge blaze has broken out in arches near a railway station in south London - with witnesses reporting seeing a 'fireball explosion'. Residents living near the Elephant and Castle station in London took to social media to share the images they captured of the massive fire that broke out this afternoon. Dramatic pictures showed a heroic police officer rescuing two children from the fire after it broke out at the station. The elephant and castle symbol has been used since the 13th century in the coat of arms of the city of Coventry, and forms the heraldic crest of the Corbet family, feudal barons of Caus, of Caus Castle in Shropshire, powerful marcher lords. When I was looking over the balcony, I couldnt see the street.. About 100 firefighters were tasked with extinguishing the fire, which was caused by an electrical car fault. A spokesman for Elephant and Castle Town Centre, the private body overseeing a major regeneration project near to the fire, said: "We are aware of the serious incident at Elephant and Castle this afternoon, which we understand originated in a railway arch unit adjacent to, but not forming part of, our development site. He said there were people banging on doors ordering those inside to evacuate. Services between St Albans and Sutton and London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks are affected. Fifteen fire engines and more than 100 firefighters are currently battling a fire close to Elephant and . The Met Police's Territorial Support Group sent 12 of its officers, equipped with riot helmets and shields, MyLondon reports. If you live nearby, please follow the advice from @LondonFire and close all doors and windows. A 25-metre cordon was set up around the scene of the fire, requiring the evacuation of several high-rise blocks of flats. 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