PIAS Issue Statement Over Sony Warehouse Fire

PIAS have released a statement in response to the the fire that damaged its main distribution warehouse in London.

The three-storey warehouse in Enfield, which is owned by SonyDADC, caught fire overnight in an area of the capital which has seen widespread rioting and looting.

PIAS distribution works with several independent record labels, including Sunday Best, Young Turks, Wall Of Sound and XL Recordings.

In a statement, the company said: "There was a fire last night at the SonyDADC warehouse which services the physical distribution for PIAS in the UK and Ireland.

PIAS is working closely with SonyDADC who are implementing their emergency plans.

“PIAS's UK offices in London and all other areas of our business are unaffected. More information will be communicated shortly to all our labels and partners."

As previously reported on Gigwise, a spokeswoman for Sony Corp told Reuters: "There will likely be some impact on deliveries.

“We cannot determine the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage yet because it's not possible to enter the building.”

Sony, PIAS Distribution Centre Burnt Down In London Riots - Video

The riots in London began on Saturday (August 6) after seemingly being triggered by the killing of a man in Tottenham. They spread to south London on Sunday (7).

Last night (August 8), parts of Hackney, Croydon and Camden were also affected, while violence and looting was reported in Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.