A major fire alert led to the sudden closure and evacuation of London Victoria station on the morning of Friday, December 19, 2025, causing significant disruption for early commuters.
Early Morning Emergency Declared
The incident began shortly after 6.30am when passengers arriving at the central London terminus were informed of an emergency. People were instructed to leave both the mainline and London Underground platforms immediately. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the closure via a statement, saying: ‘This station is closed while we respond to a fire alert.’ It was initially unclear whether an actual fire was present or if the action was purely precautionary.
Passenger Accounts of the Scramble
One passenger described the scene to Metro, recounting how they were about to pass through ticket barriers when the gates opened in reverse to let people out, followed by the sound of a klaxon. “As it’s early Friday morning, there were not many people about – I don’t know how many were on the platform,” they said.
They added that station staff were actively shouting at individuals who were ignoring warnings and attempting to access the Tube, urging them to stay away. With the station shut, evacuated travellers were left stranded outside, trying to determine how to continue their journeys. The same passenger decided the simplest option was to “hop across the road and get the bus instead.”
Ongoing Response and Travel Impact
The alert caused immediate and widespread travel disruption at one of London's busiest rail and Tube interchanges. Metro has reached out to both the London Fire Brigade and TfL for further details on the cause of the alert and the expected duration of the closure. The situation was developing throughout the morning, with updates anticipated from the authorities.
Commuters were advised to avoid the area and check for alternative travel routes using other stations, buses, or local transport services while the emergency response was underway.
