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flag A fire in a London underground tunnel caused major disruptions and required 70 firefighters to contain high-voltage cable flames.

flag A major fire broke out in an underground utilities tunnel beneath Holborn, central London, on November 26, 2025, prompting the London Fire Brigade to deploy 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters. flag The blaze, involving high-voltage electrical cables, began near Theobalds Road and Southampton Row just after 9:30 a.m., requiring crews to wear breathing apparatus after power was isolated. flag The fire was brought under control by 2:07 p.m., but a safety cordon remains in place due to ongoing risks. flag The incident caused widespread disruption, including road closures, bus route diversions, and significant delays across central London. flag Crews from multiple stations, including Soho, Euston, and Shoreditch, responded. flag The Fire Investigation team is working to determine the cause, and authorities continue to urge the public to avoid the area.

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