A major blaze broke out in London near Elephant and Castle railway station on Monday as huge plume of smoke rose over the capital’s skyline.
Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters have been called to the incident scene.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) mentioned that three commercial units in railway arches were "completely alight", in addition to four cars and a telephone box.
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Photos have flooded social media as the incident was unfolding around 1.45 pm. A video captures the moment an enormous fire ball blasts out of the building as emergency services attend the fire.
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Bystanders can be seen running for cover as the massive fire rips into the street.
Moreover, massive plumes of black smoke can be seen pouring out around the station and near large tower blocks before the massive fireball erupts.
Among the witnesses, one wrote: “Lots of black smoke, then an explosion and large fireball erupted." “I’m now engulfed in black smoke so can’t see anymore.”
Meanwhile, London Fire Brigade urged Londoners to avoid the area as emergency crews attended the scene.
They tweeted: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are attending a fire at railway arches near to #ElephantCastle railway station.
“Please avoid the area and close all doors and windows.”
It is unclear if anyone has been hurt. People have been told to stay clear and residents shut their windows.
“All lines through Elephant & Castle are currently blocked. The fire brigade are assessing the situation,” Thameslink tweeted.
National Rail has affirmed that trains have been delayed from stopping at Elephant and Castle station.
“Trains are currently stopped, unable to proceed in the Elephant and Castle area,” Network Rail added. “Emergency services are on site and we await confirmation that the area is safe for the passage of trains.”
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