One of Britain's busiest train stations is evacuated and National Rail lines plunged into chaos as huge fire breaks out next to tracks amid record-breaking heatwave

All routes to and from Stratford have been affected.

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What happenedStratford station in London was evacuated and temporarily shut at 7pm as 60 firefighters and eight fire engines rushed to tackle the blazes.

What changedDaily Mail frames it as "One of Britain's busiest train stations is evacuated and National Rail lines plunged into...". GB News frames it as "London Stratford station shut after trackside fire causes 'major disruption' for travelle...".

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Still Watching. Daily Mail frames it as "One of Britain's busiest train stations is evacuated and National Rail lines plunged into...". GB News frames it as "London Stratford station shut after trackside fire causes 'major disruption' for travelle...".

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Daily Express3h ago

Stratford station fire RECAP: Huge blaze breaks out next to London train tracks

All routes to and from Stratford have been affected.

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GB News20m ago

London Stratford station shut after trackside fire causes 'major disruption' for travellers

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London's Stratford station has been closed after a trackside fire, causing a "major disruption" for travellers. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters...

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Daily Mail7m ago

One of Britain's busiest train stations is evacuated and National Rail lines plunged into chaos as huge fire breaks out next to tracks amid record-breaking heatwave

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Stratford station in London was evacuated and temporarily shut at 7pm as 60 firefighters and eight fire engines rushed to tackle the blazes.

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