UK: Fire Tears Through Walthamstow, Leaving One House Destroyed

A fire broke out in Walthamstow on Sunday, July 12, leaving one house destroyed and a second home damaged before crews stopped it from spreading to more properties. There were no reports of any injuries. It caused disruption to the Weaver London Overground line, and its cause remains under investigation.

US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Near Copeland Park in Peckham, South London

A large blaze broke out near Copeland Park in Peckham, South London on Thursday, June 25, affecting a shop and storage unit on Rye Lane. Residents were urged to close windows and doors and avoid the area.

UK: Double-Decker Electric Bus Destroyed by Fire at West London Depot

A double-decker electric bus was destroyed by fire at a bus depot in Westbourne Park, west London, on Wednesday, June 24, after London Fire Brigade was called to the scene. Two electric vehicle charging points were also destroyed and no injuries reported.

UK: Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes and Flash Flooding Hit London in Overnight Thunderstorm 2

Violent thunderstorms swept across London overnight, generating over 3,000 lightning strikes and triggering flash flooding that disrupted the city into Monday morning.

UK: Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes and Flash Flooding Hit London in Overnight Thunderstorm

Violent thunderstorms swept across London overnight, generating over 3,000 lightning strikes and triggering flash flooding that disrupted the city into Monday morning.

UK: Red Flares Set Off Over London in Suspected Arsenal Celebration

Flares were set off over London Sunday evening, June 7, starting small fires and damaging a local soccer field, according to reports. London Fire Brigade responded but fires had been extinguished before crews arrived. The cause remains unknown, though chants of "Championes" were heard, leading to speculation the flares were linked to Arsenal's success this season.

UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Recycling Center 2

A major fire broke out at a recycling center on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday, June 8. Rail services in and out of London Bridge faced significant disruption, and residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.

UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Recycling Center

A major fire broke out at a recycling center on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday, June 8. Rail services in and out of London Bridge faced significant disruption, and residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.

UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London 2

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

UK: Tate Modern in London Evacuated After Suspicious Package Found

The Tate Modern in London was evacuated Tuesday after a suspicious package was discovered at the popular museum, prompting a large emergency services response. Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the scene on Bankside, with the nearby Millennium Bridge also evacuated as a precaution.

UK: Double-Decker Buses Crash in London’s Elephant and Castle, Causing Major Delays

Two double-decker buses collided near Southwark Playhouse in London on a busy street in Elephant and Castle, causing major travel disruption on Wednesday, February 18. Emergency crews responded after one bus struck the rear of another. London Fire Brigade said part of a nearby building was slightly damaged, and firefighters assisted paramedics in treating patients at the scene.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Winter Sports Store in Forest Hill, London 3

A large fire broke out at a winter sports store in Forest Hill, southeast London, Thursday, October 16. The fire has spread to apartments above the store, and residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Significant traffic disruptions are reported on the nearby A205 South Circular Road, and train services through Forest Hill Station are affected. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

UK: Fire Breaks Out at Winter Sports Store in Forest Hill, London 2

A large fire broke out at a winter sports store in Forest Hill, southeast London, Thursday, October 16. The fire has spread to apartments above the store, and residents are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke. Significant traffic disruptions are reported on the nearby A205 South Circular Road, and train services through Forest Hill Station are affected. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

UK: London Euston Station Evacuated After Reports of Train Fire

Passengers were evacuated from Euston station in Borough of Camden, central London, on Thursday morning, September 18, after reports of a train on fire.

UK: Chlorine Gas Leak Forces Evacuation at Guy’s Hospital in London

A chlorine gas leak at Guy’s Hospital in London on Thursday, August 14, forced the evacuation of over 150 people. Four were hospitalized after inhaling the gas.

UK: London’s Clapham Common Station Evacuated Following Fire Alert

Clapham Common tube station in London was evacuated on Thursday morning, July 10, following a fire alert. Transportation services were disrupted as a result of the incident.

UK: Fire Breaks Out in Rochester Row, Westminster Residential Building

A large fire broke out in the sixth floor flat of a seven-storey residential building in Rochester Row, Westminster, London, on Friday, May 23. The fire has been brought under control, but its cause remains unknown.

UK: Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Plaistow, London Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at an apartment building on Queens Road West in Plaistow, East London, on Monday morning, October 21, resulting in the evacuation of around 30 people.

UK: 1 Dead, Fire Erupts At Flat On King James St. In Southeast London

A fire erupted a flat on Kings James Street in southeast London early Wednesday, September 4. The blaze destroyed a 3 floor flat and killed one man. The cause of the flame is still under investigation.

UK: Fire Erupts At Apartment Building In Lewisham, London

A fire broke out at an apartment building in London's Lewisham on Wednesday, September 4 sending a huge cloud of smoke into the air.

UK: Fire Erupts At Apartment Building In Lewisham, London 2

A fire broke out at an apartment building in London's Lewisham on Wednesday, September 4 sending a huge cloud of smoke into the air.

UK: Controlled Explosions At Film Set Spark Fire In London’s Silvertown

A plume of smoke billowed over London's Dock Road, Silvertown Saturday evening, August 31 after a controlled explosion at a filmset sparked a fire and it spread out of control. The blaze destroyed a van and damaged a car and lorry, but no one was injured, according to reports.

UK: Building Fire Breaks Out In East London, More Than 100 Evacuate

A fire broke out from a residential and commercial building on Freshwater Road in Dagenham, East London Monday, August 26 forcing more than 100 people to evacuate. Two people were taken to hospital, according to reports.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Double-Decker Bus Crashes Into Building In Central London 2

A double-decker bus crashed into a bar on New Oxford Street in central London on Tuesday morning, March 5. There are no reports of injuries as of writing.

UK: Double-Decker Bus Crashes Into Building In Central London 3

A double-decker bus crashed into a bar on New Oxford Street in central London on Tuesday morning, March 5. There are no reports of injuries as of writing.

UK: Double-Decker Bus Crashes Into Building In Central London

A double-decker bus crashed into a bar on New Oxford Street in central London on Tuesday morning, March 5. There are no reports of injuries as of writing.

29 people taken to hospital after chlorine gas leak at London Aquatics Center

STORY: 29 people taken to hospital after chlorine gas leak at London Aquatics Center DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of London Aquatics Center after the gas leak incident 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAUN COLTRESS, Station Commander of London Fire Brigade 3. various of London Aquatics Center after the gas leak incident STORYLINE: The London Ambulance Service declared a "major incident" following a gas leak at the London Aquatics Center on Wednesday morning. A total of 29 people have been taken to hospital with breathing problems. Local media said almost 50 people were also treated by paramedics at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which confirmed they had "breathing difficulties." SOUNDBITE (English): SHAUN COLTRESS, Station Commander of London Fire Brigade "London Fire Brigade and partners from other emergency response agencies were called at 9:45 this morning to a chemical incident at the address. We responded and found that there had been