Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at London's famous Somerset House on The Strand after smoke was seen coming from its roof.
Around 100 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 on social media that 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters were at the scene.It 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.
A statement from LFB said: "The brigade's control officers have taken over 10 calls reporting the fire, with the first received at 11.59am. Crews from Soho, Dowgate, Islington and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene. The Met Police said officers were called at 12:25 and attended along with LFB firefighters.Road closures are in place, the force said adding nobody is thought to be inside Somerset House.
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