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100 Firefighters Battle North London Supermarket Fire
27 May
Summary
- Around 100 firefighters tackled a large fire at a Jewish supermarket.
- The blaze reportedly started behind the supermarket due to an electrical fault.
- Residents were safely evacuated from flats above the affected shop.
A large fire broke out at a Jewish supermarket in Golders Green, north London, prompting an extensive response from emergency services.
Around 100 firefighters were deployed to the scene on Golders Green Road after the London Fire Brigade received numerous calls starting at approximately 6:47 am. The fire is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault and is not being treated as suspicious.
The blaze affected the ground-floor shop of Kosher Kingdom and caused a storage area to partially collapse. Importantly, residents of the flats situated above the supermarket were safely evacuated. Firefighters are utilizing specialized equipment, including turntable ladders and drones, to manage the situation.
Assistant Commissioner Craig Carter advised people in the vicinity to keep windows and doors closed due to the significant smoke production. Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area. Police are present to provide reassurance to the community.
