Firefighters responded to a fire at Waitrose in Ruislip on Friday night, August 9.
Fire crews were at the scene for just under two hours as 60 firefighters tackled the blaze at around 10:30pm.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said, “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a fire on Kingsend in Ruislip.
“Part of a lean-to was alight. There are currently no reports of any injuries.
“One of the Brigade’s 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to help fight the fire from above.
“The Brigade was called at 2226 and the fire was under control by 0010. Crews from Ruislip, Hillingdon, Harrow and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene.”
Peter Smallwood, Chairman of Ruislip, Northwood, and Pinner Conservatives said in a post on X, “A huge thank you to the @LondonFire for their quick response to the fire in Ruislip last night.
“Some damage to our local Waitrose, but it could have been worse. So far, no suggestion of an injuries too. Heroes all of you!”
A spokesperson for Waitrose posted on social media, “I can confirm that all Partners were evacuated from the building and were accounted for.”
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