Smoke Scare in Tunnel Sparks Fire Brigade Blitz

Overheating Pot Sparks Panic

Firefighters rushed to tackle smoke billowing from a tunnel last night. Station Commander Keith McDermott revealed the cause: “It was overheating in an insulating pot.”

Trains Halted as Crews Take Control

Services ground to a halt while crews secured the area. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Rapid Response from Multiple Fire Stations

The Fire Department was alerted at 11:11pm, wrapping up the operation by 1:30am. Fire teams from Dowgate, Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Dockhead, and Peckham all pitched in to tackle the incident.

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