Around 125 firefighters are tackling a blaze at London's famous Somerset House on The Strand after smoke was seen coming from its roof.
Around 125 firefighters are tackling a blaze at London's famous Somerset House on The Strand after smoke was seen coming from its roof. London Fire Brigade said the blaze was in part of the building's roof and that two of the brigade's 32m ladders had been sent to support the operation. There are no reported injuries, the Metropolitan Police has said while LFB have said the cause of the fire is unknown.
Somerset House is now an arts venue and on Saturday was due to be hosting a day of breakdancing.Posting on social media, Somerset House wrote: "Owing to a fire in one small part of Somerset House, the site is currently closed."London Battle and other events today will not take place. We apologise for any inconvenience."Director of Somerset House Trust Jonathan Reekie, 59, said the site was "immediately evacuated" when the fire was spotted.
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