Vinegar Yard Food Market in South-East London Ravaged by Late-Night Blaze
A shocking fire tore through Vinegar Yard, a bustling food market near London Bridge, in the early hours of Sunday, October 13. Flames engulfed the site on St Thomas Street at around 2:30 AM, sending thick smoke and ash billowing into the night sky.
Man Arrested for Attempted Arson
Emergency services rushed to the scene where firefighters battled the inferno. A man was promptly arrested on suspicion of attempted arson. Miraculously, no one was hurt during the blaze.
“Police were called at 02:27hrs on Sunday, 13 October, to reports of a fire at a venue in St Thomas Street, SE1. Officers responded with the London Fire Brigade. A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted arson. There were no reports of any injuries. Enquiries continue.” – Metropolitan Police spokesperson
Firefighters Battle Blaze Through the Night
The London Fire Brigade deployed two fire engines from Dockhead and Dowgate stations to tackle the flames. The fire reportedly consumed both outdoor and indoor sections of the market. Thick plumes of black smoke and towering flames were caught on camera by shocked witnesses.
“Firefighters assisted the Metropolitan Police Service with an incident on St Thomas Street in London Bridge. Control Officers received the first of seven calls at 02:29 and mobilised two fire engines from Dockhead and Dowgate Fire Stations to the scene.” – London Fire Brigade spokesperson
Aftermath: Severe Damage and Large Crime Scene
Footage shared on TikTok the following day revealed a grim aftermath. Police and fire vehicles still patrolled the site, now surrounded by crime scene tape. The once lively market appeared badly damaged, leaving the future of Vinegar Yard uncertain.
Investigations into the cause of the blaze are ongoing as authorities piece together what sparked the dramatic fire at this London food hotspot.
