Fire crews from Southall, Ealing, Hillingdon and Heston fire stations tackled a fire at a fireworks shop on South Road in Southall on Saturday night (29 October 2022).
According to the London Fire Brigade there were no injuries but damage caused to the shop. A stack of cardboard, part of a flat roof and a small part of the external side of the building were damaged by fire. Three metres of wooden fencing was destroyed.
The Brigade was called at 7.14pm and the fire was under control by 8.07pm.
Station Commander James Berry, who was at the scene, said: “The fire is believed to have spread due to stored cardboard at the rear of the shop. There were no fireworks involved in the blaze. Seven people left the building before firefighters arrived.”
Commander Berry added: “South Road was closed for around 30 minutes whilst crews worked to make the scene safe, causing some temporary diversions. This incident serves as a reminder to only put rubbish and recycling out on collection days and never store rubbish, recycling or anything that can catch alight in corridors, stair wells or escape routes. Make sure to also keep any flammable substances stored safely and securely, not left in the open.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and the Police.
