A fire broke out at High Street Kensington station in west London around 4pm on May 10, involving a railway sleeper. Firefighters quickly contained the small fire by 4:45pm. The incident resulted in the suspension of the Circle line and District line, as well as the Hammersmith & City line between Barking and Liverpool Street. While the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines reopened shortly after, the District line remained suspended eastbound as of 5:15pm, causing severe delays on all affected lines. To manage potential overcrowding, Putney Bridge station was also closed temporarily.
The small fire at High Street Kensington station was under control by 4.45pm, leading to the suspension of three Tube lines and further delays.
Firefighters reported that a railway sleeper was involved in the incident, prompting immediate action to contain the situation and ensure passenger safety.
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