Thirty Reported Injured in Lag Ba'omer Explosion in London
The explosion may have been caused by smartphones thrown into the bonfire, British daily Express reports
About 30 people were injured following a bonfire explosion during Lag Ba'omer celebrations in northern London, the British daily Express reported Thursday. The explosion may have been caused by smartphones thrown into the bonfire.
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Earlier this evening we provided a mega response team to a major incident as a result of a fire explosion, alongside @Ldn_Ambulance @LAS_HART & @lfbhackney, Multiple patients were treated. pic.twitter.com/I7q0GQ14Z8
— Hatzola (@Hatzola) May 2, 2018
The incident occurred as hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the Jewish holiday in Stamford Hill. Videos captured the event, showing the bonfire being lit, followed by the explosion.
The Jewish ambulance service Hatzola and other London ambulance services arrived at the scene to treat burn victims.
Ten individuals suffered minor injuries following large fire lit as part of local Jewish community celebration in Ravensdale Road, Stamford Hill. No criminal allegations reported. No serious injuries.
— Hackney Police - Central East BCU (@MPSHackney) May 3, 2018
According to Hackney police, none of the injuries were serious.
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"Earlier this evening we provided a mega response team to a major incident as a result of a fire explosion, alongside London Ambulance, London Ambulance Hart, and London Fire Brigade Hackney," Hatzola said.