Smoke seen billowing from roof of city-centre complex after fire was reported just before noon
A pillar of smoke billowed from the roof of the Grade I-listed building on the Strand. London fire brigade received its first call about the fire at 11.59am on Saturday and sent 20 fire engines to tackle it.The LFB added that “around 125” firefighters were on the scene, with crews from Soho, Dowgate, Islington and surrounding fire stations attending.
“The site is closed,” the post said. “The London fire brigade arrived swiftly and we’re working very closely with them to control the spread of the fire.” Jonathan Reekie said: “What I can confirm is that a fire was spotted at about midday in one corner of west wing; the site was immediately evacuated and the London fire brigade called, who arrived very quickly indeed.
Kelly added that he could smell the smoke from inside his building, since the windows are usually left open.
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