Chaos erupted in Southall last night as a fierce fire broke out at a row of shops and flats on North Road. At 1.31am, emergency services were alerted to a fire engulfing a ground-floor shop which quickly spread to three commercial garages.
Eight Fire Engines and 60 Firefighters Race to Scene
London Fire Brigade dispatched eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters from Southall, Ealing, and Hillingdon stations. The brave crews battled the blaze through the early hours, bringing it under control by 3.43am
Propane Cylinders Removed to Avert Explosion Risk
In a nerve-wracking rescue, firefighters safely removed four propane cylinders from the inferno. They cooled the cylinders to prevent a deadly explosion, showing quick thinking and expert precision under pressure.
Aerial Turntable Ladder Gives Commanders Crucial View
Using a towering 32-metre turntable ladder as an observation platform, the Incident Commander gained a vital bird’s-eye perspective. This helped coordinate the firefighting efforts effectively and contained the blaze before it spread further.
