Spectators gasp as ball of fire erupts near Elephant and Castle station
Spectators gasp as ball of fire erupts near Elephant and Castle station
A group of spectators gasped as a huge ball of fire erupted near Elephant and Castle station in London on June 28.
A group of spectators gasped as a huge ball of fire erupted near Elephant and Castle station in London on June 28.
Footage shows a fire engine approaching the blaze before a large fireball burst out from the building.
According to reports, 100 firefighters are tackling the blaze.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted: "Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation.
Please avoid the area while our emergency services continue their work - road closures are in place and the tube station is closed.
If you live nearby, please follow the advice from @LondonFire and close all doors and windows."
![Terrifying moment black smoke surrounds a man's apartment - just metres from the Elephant and Castle fire [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210629/2106290849-Terrifying-moment-black-smoke-surrounds-man.jpg)
![Major blaze breaks out in Elephant and Castle [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210628/2106281528-Major-blaze-breaks-out-in-Elephant-and-Castle.jpg)
![Plume of smoke from Elephant and Castle station blaze rises into sky [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20210628/2106281300-Plume-of-smoke-from-Elephant-and-Castle-station.jpg)
