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A fire broke out at an electrical substation in London’s Westminster, early Tuesday (April 29), sending thick black smoke into the sky.
About 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are working to control the blaze, and nearby residents have been advised to keep their windows closed.
Fire officials confirmed that an electrical transformer caught fire, and the flames spread to part of the roof of a nearby residential building.
🇬🇧MASSIVE FIRE AS SUBSTATION EXPLODES IN LONDON
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 29, 2025
Over 100 firefighters and 15 engines are battling a huge blaze at an electrical substation in St. John's Wood, one of London’s most exclusive areas.
Smoke is visible for miles as part of a nearby residential building’s roof caught… pic.twitter.com/dil3UvLdhq
The fire brigade was called around 5:30 am and has been working to put out the flames since then. Station Commander Paul Morgan said the fire is large and producing a lot of smoke, urging residents to keep their windows and doors closed.
The London Fire Brigade also posted on X, warning people to stay indoors due to the smoke and confirming crews are tackling the substation fire in Victoria Passage, Westminster.
Crews are continuing to extinguish a fire on Victoria Passage NW8 in #Westminster. There's considerable smoke with 73 calls to the Brigade's 999 Control. Residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut. https://t.co/PRUGtGpIYa pic.twitter.com/nTvcf10KkG
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 29, 2025
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More ShortsEarlier, a major fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport caused a significant power outage, forcing Britain’s busiest airport to shut down temporarily.
The closure affected approximately 1,357 flights, causing major disruption to the passengers.
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