Commuter chaos as fire alarm closes London's Victoria Station

London Victoria station has re-opened after a shutdown due to a fire alarm. The building was evacuated.

The station was closed at around 8:05am local time, and the reason is considered to be smoke from a retail unit.

The situation is under control & we hope to reopen shortly. Ongoing disruption is expected. Please follow @SouthernRailUK & @Se_Railway

— London Victoria (@NetworkRailVIC) November 19, 2014

Passenger Rebecca Williams tweeted: “All of Victoria station evacuated - pretty chaotic here.”

Victoria station evacuated at the moment pic.twitter.com/y6gfQR255j

— Marion Dakers (@mvdakers) November 19, 2014

The Tube and Victoria Line were open, London24 media outlet reported.

Yeah. No staff at barriers at Victoria tube, but plenty of Revenue Enforcers there to hassle you afterwards. Thanks a lot, Boris.

— Michael Moran (@TheMichaelMoran) November 19, 2014

Something made them lock off victoria station ,Gettin to college is a myth today pic.twitter.com/iWhGy5eOBi

— Abdullahi (@ShortFuze_PD) November 19, 2014