Massive blaze erupts at London’s Westfield Stratford shopping centre

A massive fire broke out at the Westfield Stratford shopping centre in London, sending shockwaves among shoppers on Friday. The blaze, which erupted in the mall’s multi-storey car park, quickly spread and engulfed several vehicles before emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Authorities immediately evacuated the shopping centre to ensure the safety of thousands of visitors. Within minutes, 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters were deployed, battling thick smoke and fierce flames.

Eyewitnesses reported chaos as alarms rang and people fled the mall. Fire crews worked tirelessly for over two hours before finally bringing the inferno under control.

No immediate reports of casualties were confirmed, but the fire caused significant damage to dozens of cars and parts of the parking structure.

The London Fire Brigade praised the swift evacuation that prevented potential loss of life. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire.