​London Bridge station reopened after fire evacuation

London Bridge underground station was evacuated following reports of a fire. Police cordoned off the area with at least four fire engines in attendance at one of the station entrances. Reports suggest a blaze broke out in the basement.

Transport for London (TfL) said in a statement that roads are "part blocked by emergency services responding to fire alert".

Fire crews at London Bridge tube station. @itvlondonpic.twitter.com/ZkepyaOGhW

— Simon Harris (@simonharrisitv) December 16, 2014

Traffic around London Bridge gridlocked because of the tube station fire. @itvlondonpic.twitter.com/J7cx7TIGrT

— Simon Harris (@simonharrisitv) December 16, 2014

"London Bridge station is currently closed while we respond to a fire alert," TfL said on Twitter.

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