"Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been dealing with flooding across an area of about 200m by 100m around Enford Street, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The burst pipe is affecting multiple basement flats on Enford Street and York Street, and approximately 14 residents from ground floor and basement properties have been evacuated as a precaution, the LFB said."
"Station commander Brien O'Keeffe said advised people to avoid the area and traffic restrictions have been put in place on Marylebone Road, Seymour Place, Crawford Street and Gloucester Place. "Crews are working hard to assist partner agencies to resolve the incident as quickly as possible in a safe manner and are continuing to support local businesses and the community," he said."
A burst water main flooded an area around Enford Street in Marylebone, central London, affecting roughly 200m by 100m. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters responded, with crews from Paddington, Euston, Soho, Chelsea, Kentish Town and surrounding stations. Multiple basement and ground-floor flats on Enford Street and York Street were affected, and about 14 residents were evacuated as a precaution. The London Fire Brigade received 15 calls at 05:20 BST. Station commander Brien O'Keeffe advised people to avoid the area, and traffic restrictions were imposed on Marylebone Road, Seymour Place, Crawford Street and Gloucester Place. Crews worked to assist partner agencies and support local businesses and the community.
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