Woman Rescued After Massive Explosion Rocks Croydon Dry Cleaners

Chaos erupted in Croydon after a deafening explosion tore through a dry cleaners, sparking a fierce blaze that engulfed the building.

Emergency Services Race to Scene

Fire crews and police swarmed the area following reports of a huge fire at a commercial property on High Street, near the West Street junction.

Locals described hearing screams and saw a woman being pulled from the burning building amid clouds of thick smoke.

Raging Flames and Road Closures

Videos shared by nearby residents show towering flames as fire engines battled the inferno. Roads around the block remain closed as emergency teams work to contain the fire.

A Met Police spokesman confirmed: “A fire explosion at a residential block in High Street, junction West Street, Croydon. Road closures are in place.”

More Updates Expected

The situation is still unfolding. Authorities are urging locals to avoid the area as investigations continue. Stay tuned for the latest.

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