Fire at London kosher store in arson-hit area not ruled 'suspicious'
A fire at a kosher supermarket in north London was deemed not suspicious by the firefighting service. The incident occurred in an area that has experienced multiple arson attacks recently, raising concerns within the local Jewish community. Investigations are ongoing, but authorities believe the fire was caused by an electrical fault.
- ▪The fire at Kosher Kingdom did not result in any injuries.
- ▪The London Fire Brigade dispatched 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters to the scene.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police stated there is no indication of a targeted act and will maintain a presence in the area.
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A fire on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) at a kosher supermarket in a north London neighbourhood targeted in recent months by arson attacks was "not believed to be suspicious", the U.K. capital's firefighting service said.The fire at Kosher Kingdom in Golders Green did not injure anyone, officials said, but likely rattled the large Jewish community in the area after a string of arson and other attacks this year.The London Fire Brigade (LFB) dispatched 15 fire engines, around 100 firefighters and drones to the morning inferno, with dark smoke billowing above the usually busy main shopping street and visible from miles away."The circumstances of the fire are not believed to be suspicious at this time," LFB Assistant Commissioner Craig Carter said in an update from the scene.He added specialist…
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