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Mitcham fire live: Huge plumes of smoke fill sky- 125 firefighters tackle blaze
Huge plumes of smoke are rising over south London as around 125 firefighters tackle a fire near Carshalton Road in Mitcham.
TL;DR
- Around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines are tackling a fire in Mitcham, South London.
- The blaze is affecting garages, a tyre centre, workshop, scaffolding yard, and surrounding scrubland.
- Significant plumes of smoke are visible from miles away.
- Train services between Mitcham Junction and Sutton are disrupted.
- The A237 London Road is closed in both directions.
- Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed.
- The cause of the fire is currently unknown.