Surrey firefighters help London Fire Brigade battle huge blaze in River Thames

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service have been helping the London Fire Brigade after a large blaze broke out on an island in the River Thames.

SFRS sent two fire engines to the scene - in total around 100 crew fought the flames which tore through two single storey industrial units at Platt's Eyot in Hampton in Richmond-upon-Thames yesterday.

With no road access, equipment had to be carried by hand over a foot bridge.

Residents nearby were advised to close doors and windows.

It is reported a boat used in the Dunkirk evacuations in the Second World War was destroyed.

One man was treated for smoke inhalation.

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