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Fire closes Chessington World of Adventures Fire closes Chessington World of Adventures
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A fire in a cafe at a popular Surrey theme park has forced it to close. A theme park in Surrey has been forced to close after fire broke out in a cafe and spread to an attraction.
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.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." The fire service said the blaze was near the zoo and all the animals had been moved to a safe place.
A statement posted on the park's 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.""If you had tickets booked for today they will be valid for another day in the future."
'Attraction alight' 'Animals moved to safety'
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. London Fire Brigade said about 40 firefighters were at the scene, where the fire had affected a cafe and part of an attraction and covered an area of 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft).
A spokesman said the fire was at a cafe and part of an attraction and covered an area of 50m by 50m. Crews said half the area was alight, but there were no details of which ride or attraction was affected.
He said 50% of that area was alight but there were no details of which ride or attraction was affected. The theme park was not open to the public when the fire broke out.
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said it was assisting the London brigade. Station manager Craig Carter said: "The fire is affecting a large part of a restaurant within the park, and crews are working hard to bring it under control.
"There were a lot of flames and the area was quite smoky when we arrived, but thankfully firefighters are making very good progress.
"Luckily it doesn't seem like anyone has been involved or injured.
"We're working with our partners at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service along with the police and ambulance services to ensure the incident is brought safely under control."
No animal injuries had been reported, he added.
The Metropolitan Police said officers had set up cordons and road closures in the area to assist fire crews.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.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. He said it was too early to comment on how the fire had started. London Fire Brigade said an investigation would be carried out.
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