Fire breaks out at kosher supermarket in London's Golders Green section
A fire broke out at the Kosher Kingdom supermarket in London's Golders Green neighborhood, which has a significant Jewish community. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and no injuries have been reported. This incident follows a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in the area over recent months.
- ▪The London Fire Brigade mobilized 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters to combat the blaze.
- ▪The fire affected a ground floor shop and a storage area at the supermarket.
- ▪Local authorities have noted a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Golders Green, prompting increased police presence.
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World Fire breaks out at kosher supermarket in London's Golders Green section May 27, 2026 / 4:56 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google London's firefighting service responded Wednesday to a blaze in the Golders Green neighborhood, home to a large Jewish community that's been targeted by a number of arson attacks in recent months.Images from the scene showed the flames impacting a Jewish supermarket, Kosher Kingdom, and a column of black smoke rising above the area's main shopping street. "The cause of the fire is unknown at this time," the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said in a statement, noting that it had mobilized 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters after receiving dozens of calls about it.
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