Major Incident: Fire Prop Mishap Causes Movie Studio Inferno
In what was meant to be a controlled fire in a movie set quickly turned into a scene of chaos when fire props ignited and setting a large fire in the London Movie Studio. With flames raging unchecked, emergency responders raced against time to the scene, in hopes to safely rescue any casualties.
At about 1900 local time, initial reports suggested that fire props that was intended to add spectacle to a cinematic production, had unexpectedly ignited, engulfing the entire set. In a matter of minutes, what was meant to be a controlled environment became a battleground for the movie crew's survival.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) and the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) leaped into action and confronted the large fire. Despite the harsh conditions and challenges posed by the rapidly spreading flames, LFB crews swiftly implemented defensive firefighting techniques, working tirelessly to contain the blaze and prevented the fire from escalating.
LAS paramedics were determined in treating any casualties amidst the smoke and flames. Reports indicated that multiple casualties are in need of urgent medical attention, LAS incident commander declared a Major Incident, and set up triaging areas, signalling the gravity of the situation and the need for a coordinated response.
In the aftermath, all casualties were treated and transported to the nearest trauma centres, and there were no fatalities reported.
Statement From (TL6) Aiden:
At approximately 19:00 LAS crews were called to a large fire on a movie studio set, upon arrival various areas were on fire which were tackled by LFB crews using defensive firefighting techniques. Information was relayed to LAS crews that there were approximately 6-7 casualties with serious injuries which would need treating and transported immediately. A METHANE was declared alongside triage mats being set up ensuring all casualties are being treated by the responding paramedics. Specialist units such as HART and FRU worked closely ensuring all casualties were rapidly extracted and treated. After all efforts from both LFB and LAS all casualties were treat and transported with no life extinct reported.