A gigantic fire today ripped through two historic Grade-II listed boatyards on an island in the River Thames and sent plumes of smoke over southwest London.
Around 100 firefighters tackled the blaze as it engulfed an industrial area on Platt s Eyot island near Hampton on Monday.
Those living nearby were advised to keep their windows and doors closed after the blaze erupted at the Hampton Boat Sheds at around 5.14pm.
Two single-storey industrial units, understood to be Grade-II listed, timber-framed boathouses built in 1916, were completely destroyed in the fire.
London Fire confirmed a number of gas cylinders were involved in the blaze, and were cooled and removed by firefighters as some cylinders can explode.
Thames island boatyard fire: Huge blaze destroys historic boathouses and vessels at Platt’s Eyot in Hampton Barney Davis
A huge blaze has destroyed two Grade-II listed boatyards and vessels on a Thames island in south-west London.
One of the the historic “little ships” that rescued WW2 soldiers during the evacuation of Dunkirk is said to be among those lost in the fire.
The inferno broke out at Platt’s Eyot in Hampton just after 5pm on Monday, with witnesses claiming to have heard “explosions” coming from the area.
Boaters were trying to get close to the industrial fire to help as firefighters approached the island from the water.
Around 100 firefighters tackle massive fire and explosion at London boatyard
Fire Brigade bosses have now confirmed a number of gas cylinders were involved in the blaze.
Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the area (Image: Supplied)
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A huge blaze has destroyed two Grade-II listed boatyards and vessels on a Thames island in south-west London.
One of the the historic “little ships” that rescued WW2 soldiers during the evacuation of Dunkirk is said to be among those lost in the fire.
Thames island boatyard fire: Huge blaze destroys historic boathouses and vessels at Platt’s Eyot in Hampton Barney Davis UP NEXT
A special message from Microsoft News: India is currently being devastated by a deadly second wave of Covid. You can support Oxfam s Covid relief efforts in India, including reaching out to the most affected and vulnerable communities, distributing and installing medical equipment and accessories, and supporting the most marginalised households. You can donate here.
A huge blaze has destroyed two Grade-II listed boatyards and vessels on a Thames island in south-west London.
One of the the historic “little ships” that rescued WW2 soldiers during the evacuation of Dunkirk is said to be among those lost in the fire.