Staines fire

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Dramatic Fire Engulfs Staines Tower Block: Eyewitnesses Describe Scene

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Huge plume of smoke, road closures, and flames under control - the latest on the Staines fire incident.

A massive fire engulfed a tower block in Staines, creating a dramatic scene with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The Surrey Fire and Rescue Service quickly responded, dispatching eight fire engines to tackle the blaze. While the fire caused road closures in the area, authorities managed to bring the flames under control.

Eyewitness reports flooded in, describing the intense fire at the Tothill Car Park on Elmsleigh Road. Footage captured the magnitude of the flat fire, showcasing the alarming situation in Elmsleigh Road, Staines. The cause of the fire was traced back to welding work on a new block of flats under construction.

The fire incident in Staines town centre was a major event that captured widespread attention. Locals reported a huge explosion, further intensifying panic as the tower block erupted into flames. The developments at the residential tower site added to the chaos, with Surrey Fire and Rescue Service battling the raging fire.

In a surprising twist, despite the initial chaos, the fire was successfully brought under control, averting a potential disaster. The quick response from the authorities and firefighters played a crucial role in containing the blaze, highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness in such situations.

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Staines: Huge plume of smoke as fire engulfs tower block (BBC News)

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service says eight fire engines are at the scene of the blaze.

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Staines fire closes roads but flames under control - recap (Surrey Live)

A large fire at a Staines tower block is now under control, according to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Eyewitness reports came in to SurreyLive at 12.30pm ...

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Footage shows huge flat fire in Elmsleigh Road Staines (Your Local Guardian)

A fire has broken out in Staines, with massive plumes of thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

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Staines fire: Huge blaze rips through tower block in Surrey town centre (Evening Standard)

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said they received a call at around 12.30pm of a fire at the Tothill Car Park on Elmsleigh Road in Staines.

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Staines fire updates: Tower block erupts into flames with plume of ... (The Sun)

A TOWER block in London erupted into flames and plumes of black smoke filled the air, as horrified locals reported a "huge explosion".The terrifying i.

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Cause of huge fire in Staines revealed (Free Radio)

The fire in Staines town centre was triggered by welding work being carried out to a new block of flats under construction according to the developers ...

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Huge fire hits Staines resi towers site (Construction Enquirer)

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service battled a major blaze at a residential tower under construction in Staines, Surrey on Wednesday.

Welding work caused the Staines fire (Woking News and Mail)

The Staines town centre fire was triggered by welding work being carried out to a new block of flats under construction, according to the developers behind ...

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Staines: Tower block fire caused by welding work, says developer (BBC News)

Locals reported a loud bang in the area, which is thought to have been caused by gas canisters.

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Footage shows huge flat fire in Elmsleigh Road Staines (Surrey Comet)

A fire has broken out in Staines, with massive plumes of thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

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Staines fire cause: Major update on huge tower block blaze seen for ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Massive plumes of smoke were visible above Staines for miles after a blaze ripped though a block of flats - leaving four suffering the effects of smoke ...

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