London Bridge train routes severely disrupted by railway arch fire

Firefighters attending blaze in Southwark as buildings evacuated and locals told to keep windows shut

Train services have been disrupted and buildings evacuated due to a large fire causing bursts of black smoke" under railway arches in central London.

Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were called to the blaze in Union Street, Southwark, on Wednesday morning, where the railway arch was completely alight, according to London fire brigade.