Passengers disrupted after blaze near London train station leads to severe delays

• Firefighters attended a blaze involving shrubbery near Stratford Station on Friday evening, resulting in the station's temporary closure.
• The incident led to significant disruption, causing severe delays on the Elizabeth, Mildmay, and Jubilee lines.
• The London Fire Brigade (LFB) warned of an "extreme" wildfire risk across London this weekend, driven by prolonged dry weather, high temperatures, and wind.
• LFB Assistant Commissioner Tom Goodall urged Londoners to act responsibly, advising against disposable barbecues in parks and proper disposal of rubbish and cigarettes.
• The Met Office confirmed that 2026 has already recorded six days with temperatures of 35C or more, setting a new record.

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London train station closed as firefighters tackle blaze amid warning over ‘extreme’ wildfire risk