09 Aug 2018 | 07:48 PM UTC
UK: Apartment fire in London forces road closures August 9
Apartment fire in Bayswater (London) forces road closures August 9; blaze under control
Event
An apartment fire ignited in the Queensway area of Bayswater (London) on Thursday, August 9. Though the London Fire Brigade reported that the blaze had been brought under control as of Thursday evening (local time), adjacent roads have been closed to traffic. Lingering traffic disruptions are expected in the area in the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in London, particularly those in Bayswater, are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the affected area, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.