A significant fire in four railway arches in north London resulted in gas cylinder explosions and the disruption of the London Underground network. The incident occurred near Roxeth Green Avenue in South Harrow around 01:20 BST, with 100 firefighters managing to control the blaze by 04:00. The affected arches, which include various businesses, suffered complete damage. No injuries were reported, although train services were interrupted between Uxbridge and South Harrow, causing severe westbound delays to Acton Town. Roxeth Green Avenue remains closed due to the incident's aftermath.
The fire near Roxeth Green Avenue in South Harrow broke out at about 01:20 BST and took 100 firefighters to bring under control by 04:00.
The four railway arches, which host businesses including vehicle workshops, were "completely damaged" but no injuries have been reported.
There are no Piccadilly line trains between Uxbridge and South Harrow with severe delays westbound stretching to Acton Town.
LFB station commander Graham Beers said crews were faced with a "substantial fire" when they arrived at the scene.
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