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Firefighters battle gas cylinder blaze under London railway arches

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Place, T. (2026, October 8). Firefighters battle gas cylinder blaze under London railway arches. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/bermondsey-fire-railway-arches-london-fire-brigade-b1299964.html

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Firefighters responded to a blaze involving gas cylinders beneath railway arches in London. No injuries were reported, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Station Commander Tony Perks emphasized that crews worked efficiently to control and contain the flames, preventing them from spreading further. The emergency services are advising people to avoid the area to reduce disruption.

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On an unspecified date, firefighters responded to a gas cylinder fire beneath railway arches in London. Station Commander Tony Perks was on-site and stated that crews worked diligently to contain the blaze swiftly and prevent it from spreading further. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities. Due to the continued presence of emergency services at the scene, local officials advised residents and commuters to avoid the area if possible to reduce potential disruption.

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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." asserted

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Firefighters battle gas cylinder blaze under London railway arches

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