Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- A major incident has been declared as fireworks and gas cylinders are believed to be inside a warehouse on fire in west London.

About three quarters of the structure is alight, according to London Fire Brigade (LFB) which was called to the two-storey building in Middlesex Business Park on Bridge Road, Southall, at about 08:55 GMT.

LFB said 25 fire engines and about 150 crew were sent to the scene, including from Southall, Heston and Ealing.

Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne said all firefighters had withdrawn to a safe distance and were now "fighting the fire from a greater distance to ensure crew safety".

He added: "Firefighters are working hard to bring this fire safely under control.

"The incident involve...