Major Flood Hits Enford Street
Eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters have been battling extensive flooding after a 9cm %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%water %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%%main burst at 5:20am this morning in england/%%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%%/marylebone/”>marylebone/”>Marylebone. The floodwaters have swamped basement flats and submerged a large area measuring roughly 200m by 100m, affecting properties on %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% Street.
Residents Forced to Evacuate
At least 14 residents from basement and ground-floor flats were evacuated by emergency services amid rising waters. One resident revealed the terrifying ordeal: "I had to swim out of my basement room. The water pressure smashed all the windows and all my possessions are ruined."
Fire Brigade Responds Swiftly
The London Fire Brigade responded with crews dispatched from %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%, Euston, Soho, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%, and nearby stations. Control Officers received 15 emergency calls related to the incident, coordinating a rapid response to contain the damage and rescue residents.
Public Urged to Stay Clear
Authorities are advising the public to avoid the flooded area around %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% Street while emergency teams work to make the scene safe. Large amounts of sandbags have been requested to control the flooding, and a Fire Rescue Unit with water capabilities is on site to assist.
- Location: Enford Street, Marylebone, Westminster
- Time: Burst occurred at 5:20am
- Response: 8 fire engines, around 60 firefighters
- Impact: Basement flats flooded and residents evacuated
Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops. Avoid Marylebone flood zones and follow official safety instructions.
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