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London Paddington station was evacuated on Wednesday evening (July 12) due to a fire alert.

According to London Fire Brigade a "smell of electrical burning" led to the evacuation.

The fire service said more than 2,000 people had exited the station before firefighters arrived.

Commuters reported the smell of fumes and people coughing, some commuters reported being told there was a fire.

Rail services were heavily disrupted.

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Incident over at Paddington station

London Fire Brigade confirm the incident is over.

They confirmed the incident was due to a small electrical fire in the intake room.

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Paddington station being evacuated

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Photo outside Paddington station

Photo courtesy of commuter Alice Dobson who took this photo as she was being evacuated along with more than 2,000 people.

Paddington station was evacuated on Wednesday evening (July 12)
Paddington station was evacuated on Wednesday evening (July 12) (Image: Alice Dobson)
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Heathrow Express service disrupted

Heathrow Express confirm there is no service in either direction due to the fire alarm at Paddington station.

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Thousands of passengers evacuated

More than 2,000 people have been evacuated before the London Fire Brigade arrived at the scene.

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"Slight smell of electrical burning"

London firefighters are investigating “slight smell of electrical burning” as Paddington station.

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Good evening

We will bring you all the latest as to what is happening at Paddington station.

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