Southall warehouse still alight after major fire

A fire that destroyed a warehouse in west London has been brought under control, London Fire Brigade (LFB) says.

The two-storey building on Bridge Road, Southall, caught fire shortly before 09:00 GMT on Tuesday and was later declared a major incident as it was believed fireworks may have been stored inside.

A residential block and three nearby schools were evacuated as a precaution, although residents were able to return home on Tuesday evening and the schools have since re-opened.

A large cordon and some road closures are still in place as firefighters remain at the scene to fully extinguish the flames.

People living nearby are advised to keep their doors and windows closed as a precaution, LFB said.

More than 150 firefighters tackled the flames on Tuesday afternoon as flames engulfed the building, causing the roof to collapse.

Clouds of black smoke poured into the air, which could be seen from many miles away.

About 100 people asked to leave their homes were taken to a rest centre operated by Ealing Council.

LFB said the possible presence of fireworks in the warehouse would be looked into as part of the investigation.

Nobody was injured and the cause of the fire is not currently known.

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