The incident does not appear to be terror-related, according to police, and the Independent said that there has been only one confirmed injury at the time of this reporting.
Crazy fire at Elephant and Castle started here it seems. pic.twitter.com/gs8TN7LAwB
— Kevin Edger (@KEdge23) June 28, 2021
The Guardian reported the brigade confirmed that "three commercial units underneath the railway arches were 'completely alight,'" as well as four nearby vehicles and a telephone box.
Elephant and Castle Station was evacuated and closed after the incident.
According to reports, a minimum of 70 firefighters were battling to put out the blaze near Elephant and Castle Station.
Stunning social media photos and videos showed the moment huge towers of smoke erupted into the air following the explosion.
Elephant and castle station is on fire pic.twitter.com/GgovlTW9vJ
— Ben Lovell (@DrBenLovell) June 28, 2021
The London Fire Brigade tweeted, "Early video from the scene of the blaze at railway arches in #ElephantCastle. We have 10 fire engines & 70 firefighters attending & have taken nearly fifty 999 calls. Please avoid the area."
