Firefighters are at Walthamstow Central station after a fire alert (pic: BTP)
Walthamstow Central was closed after reports of a "small trackside fire" at the station.
The station was closed at around 3.40pm this afternoon (Friday, January 6), after reports of a fire on the tracks.
No service between Seven Sisters & Walthamstow Central while we respond to a fire alert at Walthamsow Central. Minor delays on rest of line
— Victoria line (@victorialine) January 6, 2017
London Fire Brigade was called to the station at 3.47pm today to conduct an investigation.
British Transport Police officers are also at the scene.
The incident had ended by 4.30pm and the station had reopened.
There was no service between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow while emergency services dealt with the fire.
Severe delays also affected the rest of the Victoria line.
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