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Fire closes Chessington World of Adventures | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A fire in a cafe at a popular Surrey theme park has forced it to close. | |
London Fire Brigade said the alert was raised at Chessington World of Adventures just after 08:30 GMT. | London Fire Brigade said the alert was raised at Chessington World of Adventures just after 08:30 GMT. |
The Metropolitan Police tweeted officers were at the scene along with eight fire engines from London and Surrey. | |
A statement posted on the theme park website said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chessington will be closed today." | |
"If you had tickets booked for today they will be valid for another day in the future." | |
'Attraction alight' | |
It said further updates would follow. | |
Drivers have been advised to avoid Leatherhead Road. | Drivers have been advised to avoid Leatherhead Road. |
London Fire Brigade said about 40 firefighters were at the scene. | |
A spokesman said the fire was at a cafe and part of an attraction and covered an area of 50m by 50m. | |
He said 50% of that area was alight but there were no details of which ride or attraction was affected. | |
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said it was assisting the London brigade. | |
The Metropolitan Police said officers had set up cordons and road closures in the area to assist fire crews. | |
A police spokesman said there were no reports of any injuries. | |
He said it was too early to comment on how the fire had started or whether an investigation would follow. | |
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