A fire has broken out in Battersea Park, London, sending 60 firefighters rushing to the scene. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that eight fire engines have been dispatched to a mixed-use building on Battersea Park Road. The incident has caused significant traffic disruption, with roads closed and people advised to avoid the area. A video captured the fire raging through the upper levels and roof of the three-storey building, but it has since been brought under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there have been no reports of injuries. LFB advised people in the area to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke. The fire engines and crews arrived at the scene after receiving 17 calls about the fire. A 32-metre turntable ladder from Clapham Fire Station was used to help extinguish the fire from above. The fire was brought under control by 1555, and crews will remain on site to fully extinguish the fire and dampen down. The road closures remain in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area while firefighters are on scene.
