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Major incident as fireworks suspected inside Southall warehouse fire

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After hearing the explosions, the fire brigade received more than 50 calls.

A major incident has been declared as fireworks and gas cylinders are suspected to have caused a fire inside a warehouse in west London.

About three-quarters of the structure has burnt out, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), which was called to the two-storey building at the Middlesex Business Park on Bridge Road, Southall at around 08:55 GMT.

The LFB said 25 fire engines and around 150 crews were sent to the scene, including from Southall, Heston and Ealing.

Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne said all firefighters had moved to a safe distance and were now “approaching the fire from a greater distance to ensure the safety of the crew”.

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LFB released this image showing the extent of the damage

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Smoke from the fire can be seen for miles

He said: “Firefighters are working hard to safely get this fire under control.

“The incident involved a mixed retail and warehouse space, a significant portion of which is currently burning.”

The LFB scaled up its operation after originally deploying 70 firefighters, describing it as a “prolonged incident”, and said crews would “conduct firefighting operations throughout the day”.

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The number of firefighters at the scene has doubled

As a precaution, a nearby school and residential block have been evacuated and traffic in the area is expected to be affected.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

There were no injuries, the London Ambulance Service said.

“Due to the large amount of smoke coming from the fire, residents in the local area should keep doors and windows closed as crews respond,” the brigade posted on Twitter.



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