Large fire in west London now under control

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire on Tachbrook Road in Southall.

Most of a single-storey commercial garage, an adjoining storage area and several cars are alight. A container of oil is also alight. Around 30 people have been evacuated from neighbouring properties.

Three cylinders were removed from the building before the Brigade arrived and firefighters are cooling them to an ambient temperature as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat. A 25-metre cordon is in place as a precaution.

The Brigade’s 999 Control Officers have taken over 40 calls to the blaze

Station Commander Graeme Hunter, who is at the scene, said: "The fire is producing heavy smoke, which is visible for miles. We are urging residents in the area to close their windows and doors.

"There is some disruption to traffic, so we encourage people to avoid the area whilst crews continue to work to make the scene safe."

The Brigade was called at 1145. Fire crews from Southall, Hayes, Feltham, Heathrow and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.

The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

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