A busy West London street was shut down this afternoon after a fire erupted at a restaurant in Bayswater, drawing a large emergency response and significantly disrupting traffic in the area.
A traffic alert from Transport for London stated:
A4206 Bishops Bridge Road in both directions closed due to building fire between B411 Queensway and Porchester Road. In relation to the B411 Queensway closure. A diversion route is in place for local buses.”
As of 7:57pm, the A4206 had reopened, although Queensway remained shut while fire investigators continued their work.
Investigation Underway
LFB has confirmed that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries, but local businesses and traffic were heavily affected.
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Images from the scene showed smoke pouring out of the restaurant and emergency crews in full breathing apparatus working to tackle the flames.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said:
“Crews acted quickly to contain the fire to the basement area. Our fire investigators will now begin the process of establishing how it started. We thank the public for their patience while roads remain closed.”
Community Impact
The incident sparked significant concern among locals and commuters, with many taking to social media to share videos and photos of the thick smoke and fire engines lining the street.
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Residents living nearby were advised to keep windows closed due to smoke in the area, and bus services were diverted until further notice.
The fire is the latest in a series of incidents affecting high-traffic areas in central London this spring. Authorities are urging business owners to regularly check safety equipment and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
