Massive fire at coal depot causing major disruption to Heathrow trains
Written by News on 28/04/2019
A massive fire at an old coal depot in west London is causing major disruption to trains going to and from Heathrow Airport.
A container, an industrial conveyor belt, 15 vans and three articulated lorries are on fire at the depot in Tavistock Road, West Drayton.
Heathrow Express says no trains are coming in or out of Paddington Station as up to 40 firefighters and six appliances tackle the blaze.
It tweeted: “No services in either direction while emergency services deal with a track-side fire. Alternative routes include Piccadilly Line services.”
Great Western Railway services to Reading have also been affected and tickets are being accepted on alternative routes.
Around 15 people left the yard of the depot before firefighters arrived and there are no reports of any injuries.
The alarm was raised at 2.16pm and fire crews from Hillingdon, Heathrow, Feltham and other surrounding fire stations attended.
Station manager Jon Holt, who is at the scene, said: “The fire is very visible and is producing a lot of smoke. Residents and businesses in the area should keep their windows and doors shut and drivers should avoid the area if possible.”
The cause of the fire is not known.
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