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flag A fire at a London Poundland store on Oct. 9, 2025, prompted a major response, closed the street, and spread smoke, but no one was hurt.

flag A major fire erupted around 4:30 a.m. on October 9, 2025, at a two-storey Poundland store on Penge High Street in south London, prompting over 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines to respond. flag The blaze rapidly spread across the ground floor, producing thick smoke that led to evacuations of nearby homes and businesses, with residents advised to keep windows and doors closed. flag Fire crews used a 32-meter turntable ladder and drone surveillance to combat the flames, while the High Street was closed, causing major traffic disruptions. flag The fire was brought under control just before 10 a.m., with no injuries reported. flag The cause remains under investigation.

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