Fireworks Shop in Southall Catches Fire
Blaze starts in pile of cardboard stored at the rear of premises
Firefighters tackle the blaze on South Road. Picture: London Fire Brigade
An investigation has started into the cause of a fire that broke out in a fireworks shop in Southall this Saturday (29 October).
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to the blaze on South Road near the Himalaya Palace at 7.14pm. It took crews from Southall, Ealing, Hillingdon and Heston fire stations less than an hour to get the fire under control.
A stack of cardboard, part of a flat roof and a small part of the external side of the building were damaged. Three metres of wooden fencing was destroyed but here were no reports of any injuries.
Station Commander James Berry, who was at the scene, said, “The fire is believed to have spread due to stored cardboard at the rear of the shop. There were no fireworks involved in the blaze.
“Seven people left the building before firefighters arrived.
“South Road was closed for around 30 minutes whilst crews worked to make the scene safe, causing some temporary diversions.
“This incident serves as a reminder to only put rubbish and recycling out on collection days and never store rubbish, recycling or anything that can catch alight in corridors, stair wells or escape routes. Make sure to also keep any flammable substances stored safely and securely, not left in the open.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.
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October 31, 2022