fire has sparked chaos at a London boatyard with loud explosions going off at the scene. Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines fought back flames which spread for three hours on Platt's Eyot, Richmond upon Thames.
Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the area as mercy crews charged towards the dangerous blaze. Heavy rain also helped battle the fire which trigged loud bangs leaving bystanders terrified.
Fire Brigade bosses have now confirmed a number of gas cylinders were involved in the blaze, reports The Mirror.The blaze engulfed two industrial units on Platt's Eyot, an island on the River Thames in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames.
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