Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a fire at Westbourne Park Bus Garage in west London.
London Fire Brigade said the fire involved a double decker electric bus, which was destroyed.
Two electric vehicle charging points were also destroyed.
There are no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was first called at 18:23 and said the incident was under control by 19:11. Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene into the evening.
Crews from North Kensington and Paddington fire stations attended the bus depot on Great Western Road, Westbourne Park.
London Bus Forums News had earlier received video footage appearing to show a route 23 bus on fire inside the garage.
TfL Surface Control Centre recorded disruption in the area from around 18:35, with the road closed in both directions near Westbourne Park Station. Routes 28, 31 and 328 were affected by diversions.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by London Fire Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team.
Westbourne Park Garage is operated by First Bus London and serves several London bus routes, including route 23, which runs between Westbourne Park Bus Garage and Aldwych.
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At a glance
- Video footage sent to London Bus Forums News appears to show a route 23 bus on fire inside Westbourne Park Bus Garage.
- TfL disruption recorded from 18:35
- Smoke and emergency activity have been reported around the First Bus London garage on Great Western Road, W9.
- The cause of the fire and the full extent of any damage have not yet been confirmed.
- There are currently no confirmed reports of injuries.
- Routes 28, 31 and 328 have been affected by diversions in the area.
Just now
11:44
New footage shows destroyed electric bus after Westbourne Park fire
New footage sent to London Bus Forums News appears to show the destroyed electric double decker bus after the fire at Westbourne Park Bus Garage.
London Fire Brigade has confirmed that a double decker electric bus and two electric vehicle charging points were destroyed.
There are no reports of any injuries.
The cause remains under investigation by London Fire Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team.
Source: London Bus Forums News / X
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23:15
TfL asked whether bus services will run normally on Thursday
London Bus Forums News has contacted Transport for London to ask whether bus services from Westbourne Park Garage are expected to operate as normal on Thursday morning.
TfL has also been asked whether route 23 or any other routes from the garage are likely to face delays, cancellations or reduced service following the fire.
London Fire Brigade has confirmed that a double decker electric bus and two electric vehicle charging points were destroyed.
Source: London Bus Forums News
Just now
21:27
Electric bus and charging points destroyed, LFB confirms
London Fire Brigade has confirmed that a double decker electric bus was destroyed in a fire at a bus depot on Great Western Road, Westbourne Park.
Two electric vehicle charging points were also destroyed.
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters attended the scene.
The Brigade said it was first called at 18:23 and the incident was under control by 19:11.
There are no reports of any injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by London Fire Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team.
Source: London Fire Brigade
9m ago
20:58
TfL disruption recorded from 18:35
TfL Surface Control Centre recorded disruption in the area from around 18:35, with the road closed in both directions at Westbourne Park Station due to a fire.
Routes 28, 31 and 328 were affected, with diversions in place around the area.
London Fire Brigade has since confirmed it was first called to the fire at 18:23 and that the incident was under control by 19:11.
Source: London Bus Forums News
Just now
20:54
Bus routes diverted near Westbourne Park Station
TfL Surface Control Centre has reported that the road is closed in both directions at Westbourne Park Station due to a fire.
Routes 28, 31 and 328 are affected, with buses being diverted via roads including Westbourne Grove, Porchester Road, Harrow Road and Chippenham Road.
Source: TfL Surface Control Centre
Just now
20:05
Video appears to show route 23 bus on fire inside Westbourne Park Bus Garage
Video footage sent to London Bus Forums News appears to show a route 23 bus on fire inside Westbourne Park Bus Garage.
London Fire Brigade has since confirmed that a double decker electric bus was destroyed in the fire.
Two electric vehicle charging points were also destroyed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by London Fire Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Source: London Bus Forums News / X
