A fire has broken out at near Elephant and Castle station in south London.
The London Fire Brigade have sent 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters to attend to the fire.
They have tweeted that people should “avoid the area”.
Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have taken nearly fifty 999 calls. Please avoid the area https://t.co/L6NNuDfThB
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) June 28, 2021
Plumes of smoke have been seen billowing into the sky near the station, witnesses report.
Footage has been shared on Twitter showing significant amounts of smoke.
Smoke continues to billow from Elephant and Castle station. @se1 pic.twitter.com/HIXH6X73Tn
— Peter Claydon (@PeterClaydon) June 28, 2021
Travel delays for commuters
National Rail said trains would not call at the station until at least 14:30BST.
Transport for London (TFL) have also said that Northern Line trains would not stop at the station while they do with the fire alert.
Updates to follow.
