Gas cylinder fire near Bermondsey railway arch under investigation
Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters tackled the blaze on Silwood Street on Wednesday evening.
Incident → evidence → outcomeTen fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters responded to a gas cylinder fire near a railway arch on Silwood Street, Bermondsey. The London Fire Brigade received the call shortly after 8pm on Wednesday, October 8. The fire was brought under control by around 9.15pm.
Response and Outcome
Fire crews from New Cross, Deptford, Old Kent Road, Dockhead, and surrounding stations attended the scene. Station Commander Tony Perks, who was present at the incident, stated that crews worked diligently to control the fire swiftly and prevent its spread. He advised the public to avoid the area due to the ongoing emergency services presence to minimise disruption.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the fire. The cause of the gas cylinder igniting is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities.
Questions this report answers
01What happened on Silwood Street, Bermondsey?
A fire involving a gas cylinder occurred near a railway arch on Silwood Street in Bermondsey. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters attended the incident, which was brought under control by the London Fire Brigade.
02When did the fire occur and was anyone injured?
The London Fire Brigade was called to the fire shortly after 8pm on October 8. The incident was brought under control by approximately 9.15pm the same evening. No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire.
03What is the cause of the fire?
The cause of the gas cylinder fire on Silwood Street, Bermondsey, is currently under investigation. No further details regarding the cause have been released by the London Fire Brigade.
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