Smoke Scare in Tunnel Sparks Midnight Fire Response
Overheating Pot Causes Tunnel Smoke
Firefighters raced to a tunnel last night after thick smoke was spotted. Station Commander Keith McDermott revealed the cause: an overheating insulating pot. It triggered the smoke but no fire broke out,” he confirmed.
Trains Halted as Crews Secure Scene
Trains at the nearby station were forced to stop while fire crews worked swiftly to make the area safe. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
Rapid Response Closes Incident by Early Hours
The emergency call came through at 11.11pm. Multiple fire stations—including Dowgate, Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Dockhead, and 1 station—jumped into action. The situation was under control and cleared by 1.30am.
