Crews deal with fire in Staines town centre
It's happened at a tower block which is under construction
Last updated 27th Jun 2024
Firefighters have been tackling a large fire which broke out at a tower block in a Surrey town centre.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said they received reports of the fire, located at a former multi-storey car park on Elmsleigh Road in Staines-upon-Thames, at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.
In an update on X, formerly Twitter, the fire service said the blaze was "now under control and all people are accounted for".
The fire service are continuing to urge people to avoid the area where possible and are asking residents to keep their windows closed.
Earlier, smoke could be seen from several miles away from the tower block which is under construction.
The fire service wrote on X: "We received a call this afternoon around 12.30pm to a report of a fire at the former Tothill Car Park, Elmsleigh Road, Staines-upon-Thames.
"Crews remain at the scene tackling the fire. Please can you avoid the area if possible and we ask residents to keep their windows shut."
In an update posted at around 2pm, they added: "This fire is now under control and all people are accounted for.
"Please stay away from the area for some more time, if possible, whilst we continue our work here.
"Thanks to staff and partners who have supported at this incident."
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