A massive fire erupted at an electrical substation in west London’s Hayes, causing a widespread power outage late Thursday night, March 20. The London Fire Brigade deployed 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines to battle the blaze at Nestles Avenue, where dramatic videos on social media showed thick black smoke billowing into the night sky. As per reports, residents heard a loud explosion before the fire broke out, prompting the evacuation of around 20 residents from nearby properties. A 100-metre safety cordon has been set up as a precaution, while authorities received over 190 emergency calls about the incident. London Fire Brigade has advised residents to keep doors and windows shut due to the heavy smoke. Somerset House Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at London’s Historic Somerset House, Fire Contained After 125 Firefighters Dispatched To Tackle Blaze (Watch Videos).

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