On March 20, emergency services responded to a transformer fire at a substation in Nestles Avenue, Hayes. The London Fire Brigade managed to control the fire after an eight-hour effort, with 29 individuals evacuated from nearby properties and an additional 150 residents relocated to a rest centre. The circumstances surrounding the fire are under investigation by fire safety officials and the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command. Although no injuries occurred and foul play is not currently suspected, the inquiry focuses on the fire's impact on critical infrastructure.
London Fire Brigade deputy commissioner Jonathan Smith acknowledged the bravery of firefighters and control officers, stating, 'I would like to conclude by taking this opportunity to thank firefighters and control officers for their courage and professionalism to bring this incident under control, in what were very challenging circumstances.'
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