Dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze in southwest London, forcing a popular dining street to be cordoned off.
The London Fire Brigade received six calls just after 10.30am on Sunday about a fire in a shop with flats upstairs on York Street in Twickenham.
The fire erupted just a few hundred meters from Church Street where a Twickenham ‘60s Day event is taking place with hundred in attendance.
Eight fire engines and crews from Twickenham, Richmond, Heston and surrounding stations responded to the fire, the cause of which remains unknown.
The force also set up two of their 32m ladders to support crew members. York Street is closed between Arragon Road and the junction with the A310 and A305.
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Standard: “The road has been shut since around mid-morning and traffic has been chaos! The smell of the smoke and fumes from the fire was pretty powerful.”
Located in the centre of Twickenham near York House Gardens, York Street is home to several local eateries and pubs, as well as popular restaurant chains.
The fire is now under control, but streets will remain closed as crews remain on scene into the afternoon.
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A statement from the LFB read: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded to a fire on York Street, Twickenham.
“The fire was located in a building consisting of a commercial space with flats above. Parts of the ground and first floors in the building have been damaged by the fire. Two of the Brigade's 32m ladders were sent to the scene to support firefighting operations. There are no reports of any injuries.
“York Street is closed between Arragon Road and the junction with the A310 and A305 whilst crews remain on scene.
“The Brigade received the first of six calls reporting the fire at 1041, and Control Officers have sent crews from Twickenham, Richmond, Heston and surrounding fire stations to the scene. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control by 1256.
“The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade's fire investigators.”
