Southall fire LIVE: Firefighters swarm road as huge blaze seen from miles erupts
# Southall Blaze: Firefighters Rush to Scene as Major Inferno Breaks Out
## Crews Mobilize Following Large Fire, Affecting Local Traffic
A significant fire erupted earlier today at approximately 8:55 AM on Bridge Road in Southall. The blaze is consuming a two-storey building that houses both a warehouse and retail space, sending smoke plumes visible from miles away. The nature of the fire has prompted an extensive response, with fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters deployed to combat the flames.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) reported that resources from Southall, Heston, Ealing, and nearby fire stations were involved in the operation. As firefighters tackle the situation, major disruptions to traffic in the surrounding area are expected. The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time.
"Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are responding to a fire on Bridge Road, Southall," stated the LFB. "The fire is located in a two-storey structure consisting of a warehouse and retail space. Traffic in the area will be impacted as crews respond."