what happened in westfield today

Today in Westfield, specifically at the Westfield Stratford City shopping centre in London, a fire broke out in the multi-storey car park. The fire started around 4:05 PM in Car Park C on the second level, where approximately 12 vehicles caught fire. The shopping centre was promptly evacuated as a precaution, with around 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines responding to the blaze. A 32-meter turntable ladder was used to contain the fire, which was brought under control by approximately 5:54 PM. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The incident caused significant smoke and disruption, including a chaotic evacuation with communication issues noted by some witnesses. The car park reopened partially late last night, but some sections remain inaccessible as assessments continue.