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The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
Dozens of firefighters called to battle blaze ripping through building as locals warned ‘keep windows closed'
A MASSIVE fire erupted at a building under renovation in Sidcup - with Londoners being told to shut their windows following the huge blaze. The entire ground floor, first floor and roof of a shop with flats above it on Blackfen Road was engulfed by a terrifying inferno, London Fire Brigade confirmed. Advertisement 5 The huge fire ripped through a building in Sidcup Credit: X/LondonFire 5 Londoners were told to shut their windows after a huge fire Credit: X/Kent_999s 5 The fire tore through an adjacent roof Credit: X/PardyBee Emergency services rushed 12 fire engines and around 80 firefighters to the scene to combat the fire which sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky. Flames also reportedly tore through part of a neighbouring roof. Station Commander Steve Howlett said: "This is a very visible fire which is producing a significant amount of smoke in the area." He warned: "Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live or work in the vicinity. Advertisement READ MORE UK NEWS "We have one of our 32-metre turntable ladders being used as a water tower at the incident, to help tackle flames from height." The Fire Brigade said that the flaming property's "first floor collapsed". And they confirmed that there had been no reported injuries. They service said: "The Brigade's Control Officers took nearly 30 calls to the fire and mobilised crews from Eltham, Lee Green, Sidcup, East Greenwich and surrounding fire stations to the scene. Advertisement Most read in The Sun "The fire was under control by 16:39." The cause of the fire is also under investigation, they added. Elderly couple, 77 and 83, killed in horror fire after 'arson attack' on their home – as cops probe 'murder' Local residents were advised to shut their windows after it became clear that the blaze had produced a "significant amount of smoke in the area". Terrifying footage on social media showed the raging fire tear through the property in south-east London. Advertisement Horrified onlookers watched as firefighters worked tirelessly to put out the blaze. Smoke was also seen shooting into the air from the burning building which was undergoing renovation at the time. The commander said: "Blackfen Road is currently closed and some bus routes will be affected. "Please avoid the area while we work to make the scene safe." Advertisement It comes after a woman was Around 70 firefighters scrambled to the scene of a horror blaze on the eleventh floor of a 17-storey building in south London. 5 Firefighters worked to tackle the blaze Credit: X/LondonFire 5 Plumes of smoke were sent into the air Credit: X/PardyBee Advertisement More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Dozens of firefighters called to battle blaze ripping through building as locals warned ‘keep windows closed'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MASSIVE fire erupted at a building under renovation in Sidcup - with Londoners being told to shut their windows following the huge blaze. The entire ground floor, first floor and roof of a shop with flats above it on Blackfen Road were engulfed by a terrifying inferno, London Fire Brigade confirmed. 5 The huge fire ripped through a building in Sidcup Credit: X/LondonFire 5 Londoners were told to shut their windows after a huge fire Credit: X/Kent_999s 5 The fire tore through an adjacent roof Credit: X/PardyBee Emergency services rushed 12 fire engines and around 80 firefighters to the scene to combat the fire which sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky. Flames also reportedly tore through part of a neighbouring roof. Station Commander Steve Howlett said: "This is a very visible fire which is producing a significant amount of smoke in the area." He warned: "Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live or work in the vicinity. READ MORE UK NEWS DOUBLE TRAGEDY Elderly couple, 77 & 83, who died after arson attack on their home pictured "We have one of our 32-metre turntable ladders being used as a water tower at the incident, to help tackle flames from height." The Fire Brigade said that the flaming property's "first floor collapsed". And they confirmed that there had been no reported injuries. They service said: "The Brigade's Control Officers took nearly 30 calls to the fire and mobilised crews from Eltham, Lee Green, Sidcup, East Greenwich and surrounding fire stations to the scene. "The fire was under control by 16:39." The cause of the fire is also under investigation, they added. Elderly couple, 77 and 83, killed in horror fire after 'arson attack' on their home – as cops probe 'murder' Local residents were advised to shut their windows after it became clear that the blaze had produced a "significant amount of smoke in the area". Terrifying footage on social media showed the raging fire tear through the property in south-east London. Horrified onlookers watched as firefighters worked tirelessly to put out the blaze. Smoke was also seen shooting into the air from the burning building which was undergoing renovation at the time. The commander said: "Blackfen Road is currently closed and some bus routes will be affected. "Please avoid the area while we work to make the scene safe." It comes after a woman was rushed to hospital and others were treated at the scene after a huge fire broke out at a tower block on July 11. Around 70 firefighters scrambled to the scene of a horror blaze on the eleventh floor of a 17-storey building in south London. 5 Firefighters worked to tackle the blaze Credit: X/LondonFire 5 Plumes of smoke were sent into the air Credit: X/PardyBee More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Overnight fire in Old East Village deemed suspicious
London fire crews were called to a home on Dufferin Avenue in the early morning hours of July 18, 2025. (Source: London fire) A residential fire in Old East Village, which kept crews busy overnight, has been deemed suspicious by police. Around 3 a.m. firefighters responded to the two-storey home on Dufferin Avenue near Quebec street. According to London fire, the home was 'fully involved' and an aggressive attack was initiated, with multiple units on scene. Nearby residences were evacuated as a precaution. The fire was declared out a few hours later but due to the extensive damage, one truck is staying at the scene to monitor for hotspots. Dufferin Avenue is completely blocked between Ontario and Quebec streets. A fire prevention officer is on the scene to determine the cause. There is no indication if anybody was home at the time of the blaze. No injuries have been reported and the cost of damage is unknown. Police continue to investigate.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Crews battle overnight fire in Old East Village
London fire crews were called to a home on Dufferin Avenue in the early morning hours of July 18, 2025. (Source: London fire) A residential fire in Old East Village kept crews busy overnight. Around 3 a.m. firefighters responded to the two-storey home on Dufferin Avenue near Quebec street. According to London fire, the home was 'fully involved' and an aggressive attack was initiated, with multiple units on scene. The fire was declared out a few hours later but due to the extensive damage, one truck is staying at the scene to monitor for hotspots. Dufferin Avenue is completely blocked between Ontario and Quebec streets. A fire prevention officer is on the scene to determine the cause. There is no if anybody was home at the time of the blaze. More details will be provided as they become available.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Wind, tree take down hydro lines in west London
London Hydro crews are working to restore power after a tree came down while being cut and wind blew down some power lines. July 17, 2025. (Source: London fire) More than 200 customers are without power in west London after the wind took out some power lines and a tree took out some others. According to London fire, The tree came down when someone was cutting it. Eastbound traffic on Riverside is blocked between Wilson Avenue an Belton Street. Fire crews have cleared the scene but hydro crews are still there working to restore power. london - outage map - july 2025 A map shows the area were customers have no power due to downed power lines. July 17, 2025. (Source: London Hydro) trees down - london power - july 2025 London Hydro crews are working to restore power after a tree came down while being cut and wind blew down some power lines. July 17, 2025. (Source: London fire)
