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Fire closes Chessington World of Adventures | Fire closes Chessington World of Adventures |
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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. |
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." |
'Animals moved to safety' | |
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, 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). | |
Crews said half the 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. | |
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. London Fire Brigade said an investigation would be carried out. | |
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