Large Fire Near Heathrow

A large fire had engulfed an independent, family-run business just north of Heathrow Airport.

10:27 21 November 2016

A large fire had engulfed Ansell Garden Centre on Holloway Lane near Heathrow Airport. The fire, which broke out just after 16:30 GMT, was tackled by more than 100 firefighters. 

 

London Fire Brigade confirmed that a 300m cordon was put in place after cylinders and fireworks were found in the area. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. 

 

Heathrow flights were not affected and no one was injured. 

 

Station manager Sanjay Prasad said: "A number of cylinders were in the garden centre, which is why a 300-metre hazard zone was set up as cylinders can explode when exposed to heat.

 

"Quick-thinking firefighters were able to drag the majority of the cylinders away from the fire which prevented a possible explosion."

 

Local resident Ed Attwell, who was at the scene, said: "I've used the centre many a time. It's a family run centre and this must be devastating for them."