Wimbledon fire: Firefighters race to scene after blaze at Aya Lebanese takeaway restaurant near The Old Frizzle pub

The Brigade was first alerted at 11.46am yesterday with eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters sent to tackle the fire. A turntable ladder was also used as a water tower to fight the fire from above.

The fire, which broke out in the property’s ducting, was brought under control by 4.12pm. However, firefighters remained at the scene last night to continue damping down and ensuring the area is safe. Smoke was pictured emerging from the building between Aya Lebanese takeaway and The Old Frizzle pub.

Crews from Kingston, New Malden, Wimbledon and surrounding fire stations were sent to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

London Fire Brigade said in an update last night: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a fire on The Broadway, Wimbledon. The incident was located in a single storey commercial property, occupied by a takeaway restaurant. Firefighters have been working to extinguish a fire in the property's ducting and the fire is now under control.

“However, firefighters will remain on scene into this evening as they work to fully extinguish the fire. Traffic remains impacted with The Broadway closed due to this incident.”