‘Severe’ delays on Piccadilly line after huge fire breaks out near tracks in South Harrow
The underground line is expected to be ‘severely impacted’ by the fire, which engulfed railway arches in South Harrow last night (Picture: LFB/X)
Commuters using the Piccadilly line face severe delays this morning after a fire close to the tracks.
The underground line is expected to be ‘severely impacted’ by the fire, which engulfed railway arches in South Harrow last night, Transport for London warned.
Around 100 firefighters worked to bring the blaze beneath the tracks under control and they were likely to remain on the scene near Roxeth Green Avenue into the morning.
A statement from the brigade said the fire was under control and there were no reports of any injuries.
They said businesses within the arches, which include vehicle workshops, had been affected by the fire.
Several gas cylinders are believed to have exploded, with firefighters removing and cooling two further cylinders.
Around 100 firefighters worked to bring the blaze beneath the tracks under control (Picture: LFB/X)
People living near the scene were advised to keep windows and doors closed at the height of the fire, while road closures were expected to be in place into the morning.
The brigade said 15 fire engines from Harrow, Wembley, Stanmore and Ruislip had been sent to the scene after it received the first calls just after 1.15am on Friday. Two 32-metre turntable ladders were being used to fight the fire from above.
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