Commuter CHAOS: Trains CANCELLED after huge fire breaks out near London station

COMMUTERS are facing travel chaos this morning after a huge fire near a busy London station left train services depleted.

The blaze broke out in a warehouse next to Clapham Junction and is affecting routes to and from London Victoria.

Around 100 firefighters struggled to tackle the mammoth blaze as residents nearby were told to shut all windows.

A spokesman for Southern Rail said there could be a few delays for morning commuters because of a knock-on effect of the fire but all lines were open.

But Southern Rail’s website was showing a number of trains cancelled this morning.

Some passengers have reported being stranded after Southern Rail’s attempts to arrange alternative transport faltered.

Passengers who have to take taxis can be reimbursed if they submit their receipt to Southern Rail's customer service department.

The London Fire Brigade said 15 fire engines attended the blaze at the industrial estate in Culvert Place, Battersea, south London, which is under control but still continuing to burn.

The brigade said 999 control officers took around 90 emergency calls over the incident.

Station manager David Farr, who was at the scene, said: “This is a large fire and crews are working hard to get it under control.

“It's producing a lot of smoke so we would advise local residents to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution."

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