London fire: Smoke billows out of Somerset House
Around 125 firefighters are tackling a blaze at London’s famous Somerset House.
Smoke has been seen coming from the roof of the iconic building on The Strand in central London.
London Fire Brigade said: “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.
The fire was first reported just before midday, with fire crews from Soho, Dowgate, Islington and surrounding fire stations all attending the scene.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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28 comments
Harry’s bong
Slow news day?
Never have a barbecue inside
Very symbolic
Best not speculate or you could end up at the wrong end of a Starmtroopers jack boot.
Whos nan has gone out and done crine again?
Absolutely sad news 😢😢😢😢😢
London bridge is down….
Who cares This government does not represent the people anyway.
Mahyar Tousi TV
Heartbreaking
is this news because its in london?
another fire.yet again!that is so sloppy!yet again!in a multi million pound organisation or something!yet again!unbelievably sloppy!intruder alarms!solar garden lights!sprinklers!fire extinguishers!steel enclosures!not wood,blancmange or plastic or cling film.fire sand,soil,bottles of water,smoke alarms,fire blankets,fire alarms,fire exit doors,security cameras,staff,monitors,pir sensors!another commercial,industrial or house fire in the UK!yet again!for the ten millionth time !
Starmers voters at it again.
Ooooh
Am I the only one that feels this is a little suspect? 🤔🧐
Oh no what are they upto now?
Anytime an historical builds burns,a part of history is destroyed. So sad.😢
It's just another fire what's the big deal ?
Let's hope all records have been transferred to the net.
KHAN will probably tax them for having a fire in a smoke free zone
KHAN burning London for the insurance he needs the money for all his crack pot schemes
So Somerset house has the records of great Britain yes? Now on fire?
Keep Calm. Don't Panic.
Here is today's Diversity News.
It's so sad to hear news of fire's riots and wars across our beautiful planet, especially when a majority, in my opinion, want peaceful ways to live. Be with their family friends and communities from all nationalities and countries all ages and genders. I am a lady 56 years old never blessed with children but over 24 years gave alot of animals good homes some were neglected some giving from family or friends. Dogs cat's birds fish. Now I just help with donations to various charities WWF ,four paws, etc, and Ukraine Gaza YEMEN homelessness Trocaire UNHCR Guidedogs typing this from my hometown, Derry Northern Ireland x ⚘️ 🌈 🌎 🙏 🇮🇪 ❤️
Send firefighters immediately to rescue people no one should be hurt
Let’s hope they havnt let all the records go up in smoke. Or is it deliberate?
When’s the last time that electrical installation had a safety check!!💯it’s supposed to be yearly. Who ever signed that off last is gonna have some questions and records to present. 🤣💯