Large Fire at Tower Block in Staines Surrey

An explosion was heard before a Huge plume of black smoke as fire engulfs tower block.
Huge Fire this afternoon around 12.30pm in block of flats in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey UK.
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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said eight fire engines had been on the scene.
The fire broke out near the Tothill multi-storey car park, in Elmsleigh Road, on a site that is being redeveloped.
Surrey Police confirmed Thames Street was closed between South Street and Church Street and that the force was on the scene supporting the #fire service.

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Pre fab flat pack stack n pack recycled junk

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Apparently caused by welding in the roof

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Lucky it was not occupied with residents

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Staines isn't in London.

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Thanks its just outside

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As the weather gets warmer fires increase.