Brixton Tube station shut as firefighters tackle blaze on Electric Avenue
London Fire Brigade said a storage area at the back of a mixed-used building was alight on Monday morning.
Around 70 firefighters from Brixton, Peckham, Lambeth, West Norwood, and surrounding fire stations have been dispatched to tackle the blaze.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been called to a fire on Electric Avenue in #Brixton.Control Officers have taken more than 20 calls and people are advised to avoid the area at this time.More to follow. pic.twitter.com/uwi4qp83wC
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 7, 2025
Brixton Tube station has been closed, with road closures also in place and people being asked to avoid the area. Local residents have also been advised to keep their windows and doors closed.
The force was first alerted to the fire just after 9.40am.
Videos shared on social media show large plumes of smoke rising into the sky as members of the public gather to watch the unfolding scene.
Fire in Brixton, seems they've got it under control now 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ja55KXrKaQ
— Charlie (@rovingdread) July 7, 2025
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