Fire blocks West Coast Main Line in London

A fire at commercial premises in London has blocked the West Coast Main Line. The significant blaze, in the north London suburb of Chalk Farm, is adjacent to the tracks and has forced the authorities to close the railway for safety. The fire was reported just after 0930 this morning and is being treated as a major incident. Multiple passenger operators are affected, and freight, particularly intermodal services which use this part of the line, are suspended or diverted.