Electrical substation fire - Maida Vale
3pm update, 30 April 2025
On the 29 April fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters attended a fire at an electrical substation on Aberdeen Place in Maida Vale.
Firefighters discovered an electrical transformer that was alight. The fire has been extinguished and the London Fire Brigade are working closely with UK Power Networks and the Metropolitan Police to investigate the cause of the fire. Local road closures are in place to facilitate this investigation.
Around 100 people were evacuated from surrounding buildings and a rest centre was set up by the local authority to provide initial support. Alternative accommodation has been provided to affected residents and the council continues to offer support to those affected.
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Road closures
Please be aware of the following road closures:
- St John's Wood Road Junction with Cunningham Road
- Aberdeen Place Junction with Northwick Terrace
More information
London Fire Brigade (LFB) have more information on their website.
Plan your journey on the Transport for London (TfL) website.
Published: 29 April 2025
