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Or sign-in if you have an account.Local residents look at fire trucks at the site of a fire which broke out at a supermarket in the Golders Green neighbourhood in north London on May 27, 2026. Photo by TOBY SHEPHEARD /AFP via Getty ImagesA fire Wednesday at a kosher supermarket in a north London neighbourhood targeted in recent months by arson attacks was “not believed to be suspicious”, the UK capital’s firefighting service said.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe 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.🚨🔥BREAKING: Astonishing footage is circulating showing a major fire at Kosher Kingdom, one of the best known kosher supermarkets in London’s heavily Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green.At this stage, the cause of the fire remains unknown and authorities have not announced… pic.twitter.com/nRNz9tR9NW— TheJewishAlly (@TheJewishAlly) May 27, 2026“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.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. 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Please try againHe added specialist investigators had worked “at pace” alongside the Metropolitan Police to reach the preliminary determination, but said the probe into its cause was ongoing.The Met said the fire was “believed to have been caused by an electrical fault”.“We would like to reassure residents that there is no indication of any targeted or deliberate act,” it said in a statement, adding officers would remain in the area “to provide reassurance”.Jay Shah, 70, who works at Kosher Kingdom, said he received a morning phone call that there was a fire impacting the store.“I think it’s from the warehouse at the back,” he told AFP from the scene, saying it contained freezers, fridges and machinery.The fire follows arson attacks on synagogues and community sites over recent months in and around Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish population.The area also saw a stabbing attack in April that targeted two Jewish men. A screen grab taken from body camera video shows police trying to disarm a man holding a knife as they detain him in the Golders Green neighbourhood of London, England, after he allegedly stabbed two people nearby. Photo by Handout/Metropolitan Police/AFP via Getty ImagesA little-known Iran-linked group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI), has claimed responsibility for almost all the incidents, according to SITE Intelligence Group.In response, London police has created a new “community protection team” to safeguard the Jewish community in the capital, initially comprising 100 extra officers.It combines neighbourhood policing with “specialist protection and counter-terrorism capabilities”, the force said last month.Retiree Nicky, 58, was among people watching the firefighters at work from a nearby cordon.“It’s shocking,” she told AFP of the fire. “It’s a big kosher supermarket serving the community. It’s really terrible.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.