The large Renaissance building on the Thames is home to 100 art, business and social enterprises.
London Fire Brigade said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been deployed to a fire at Somerset House.
“Two of the brigade’s 32m ladders have been sent to the scene to support firefighting operations. Traffic in the surrounding area will be impacted as crews respond.Somerset House is now an arts venue and on Saturday was due to be hosting a day of breakdancing. The large Renaissance building on the Thames, near Waterloo Bridge, which originally belonged to the Duke of Somerset in 1547, is now home to 100 art, business and social enterprises.
Videos of the fire - which showed smoke billowing from the top of Somerset House - were on social media on Saturday afternoon. James Sabin, 27, who photographed of the blaze, said: “I saw that there were loads of fire trucks and police cars at Somerset House.“I looked out of the window and saw plumes of smoke. It looked like it was quickly spreading - there was a very strong smell of smoke in the air.“Lots of people are standing around, trying to see what’s going on.”
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