A huge fire has erupted at a London Tube station as commuters have been hit with early morning travel chaos.
Commuters travelling on the Piccadilly line face significant delays today following a major overnight blaze at railway arches in South Harrow.
The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday morning, required as many as 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines to tackle the flames - which engulfed multiple railway arches and nearby businesses.
Transport for London warned that the Underground line which runs over the arches will experience severe disruptions when services begin.
A major blaze broke out overnight at railway arches in South Harrow
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As of shortly after 8am, stretches of the line in west London were forced to contend with severe disruption and part-suspensions.
Fire crews are expected to remain on site throughout the morning as they continue efforts to fully extinguish the blaze.
Thick smoke was seen billowing through the structures in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services rushed to deploy two 32-metre turntable ladders, using them as water towers to tackle the flames from above.
Emergency services rushed to deploy two 32-metre turntable ladders, using them as water towers to tackle the flames from above
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The Piccadilly line, which passes directly over the burning railway arches, is expected to be "severely impacted" throughout the morning rush hour.
Major delays are anticipated as firefighting operations continue.
Local authorities have issued warnings to residents in the surrounding area, advising them to keep windows and doors shut as smoke spreads through the neighbourhood.
As many as 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines were called in to tackle the flames
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Meanwhile, road closures have been put in place on Roxeth Green Avenue, particularly near the junction with The Arches, which are set to remain in effect until firefighters bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage, with investigations expected to commence once the scene is safe.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident, according to emergency services at the scene.