London warehouse still alight after fire tore through building
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London warehouse still alight after fire tore through building
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"A fire that engulfed a London warehouse was brought under control overnight, but pockets of fire remain as emergency services work to establish its cause. Around 150 firefighters and 25 fire engines responded to the blaze in a two-storey structure consisting of a warehouse and retail space on Bridge Road in Southall, just before 9am on Tuesday. A major incident was declared at 12.20pm on Tuesday because of the suspected presence of fireworks and cylinders being stored within the structure."
Independent journalists cover topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating financials and producing documentaries while keeping reporting free of paywalls funded by donations from readers who can afford it. Donations enable sending reporters to gather facts and speak to both sides of stories. A major warehouse and retail structure on Bridge Road in Southall caught fire, with around 150 firefighters and 25 engines responding. Three-quarters of the building was alight at the incident peak, a major incident was declared due to suspected fireworks and cylinders, nearby residents were evacuated, and emergency services worked overnight to contain remaining pockets of fire.
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