Emerging social media images showed stranded travellers standing outside in freezing conditions as they waited for the all clear.
Emergency services scrambled to the scene and several fire engines were deployed, according to social media reports.
The London Fire Brigade said 3,000 people were evacuated from the station, which has now been reopened.
Firefighters attended the “small
A National Rail spokesman said: “The station has been evacuated due to a small fire in the basement.
“Fire brigade is on scene, we hope to open again very shortly. Please be patient with staff as they respond to the incident.”
Anyone know what’s going on at Euston? @VirginTrains @nationalrailenq @NetworkRailEUS
BTP Euston said: “Euston will be re-opened very shortly. Thank you for your continued patience even though it’s very cold.”
One commuter took to Twitter to confirm her safety, but added she was “scared” as thousands flocked after hearing a fire alarm.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry who was caught up in the evacuation tweeted: “Was on my way to Watford for a Labour fundraiser when Euston is evacuated. May be a bit late!”
Was on my way to Watford for a Labour fundraiser when Euston is evacuated. May be a bit late!
Travellers had tried to get home early before Storm Emma brought another bout transport chaos.
Amid 90mph gusts and blizzards bringing the UK’s rail services to a standstill, Southern Rail and Great Northern Rail tweeted this afternoon: “We are advising passengers to complete your journey BEFORE 15.00 today.”
At 5pm the Bakerloo, Jubilee, London Overground and Metroplitan lines were part suspended with delays.
Source: http://www.thesun.co.uk
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