Hundreds of commuters were evacuated from Woolwich Arsenal station when a billboard caught fire.
The incident happened at about 7pm yesterday evening (July 19).
Fire in woolwich arsenal station. pic.twitter.com/OewJqAR9my
— neo (@neopeo) July 19, 2016
It is thought the hot sunshine may have caused the blaze, as temperatures soared above 30C, however a spokesman for the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said this was still under investigation.
The spokesman added a 7x5 metre advertising hoarding on platform two was destroyed, while about 200 people had to be evacuated while the situation was dealt with.
Police just arrived. Woolwich Arsenal fire. SE18 pic.twitter.com/BjEooq39Tl
— neo (@neopeo) July 19, 2016
Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers were called to the scene.
The LFB was called at 6.58pm and the fire was under control by 7.33pm.
When people say Woolwich is lit , it literally is today . #woolwicharsenal 😳😳😳 #fire pic.twitter.com/i8TAb94R9Y
— Lyn Le (@LienLex) July 19, 2016
Crews from Plumstead, East Greenwich and Eltham attended.
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