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
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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.
Huge fire breaks out on River Thames island as explosions heard
A building in Platt s Eyot in the Hampton area of London is completely ablaze with the pillar of smoke visible across the capital city, with London Fire Brigade responding
18:44, 3 MAY 2021
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