Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos
Fire sparks commuter chaos as Tube services halted
- A major fire under railway arches in South Harrow, London, caused severe disruption to Tube services on Friday morning.
- The blaze, which started around 1 am, required 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines from London Fire Brigade to bring under control by 4 am.
- Parts of the Piccadilly line between South Harrow and Uxbridge remain closed, with severe delays on the westbound line between Acton Town and South Harrow.
- No injuries were reported, but gas cylinders are believed to have exploded, and the fire severely damaged vehicle workshops and commercial properties.
- London Underground tickets are being accepted on local bus services, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.