Smoke seen rising from roof of complex in city centre after fire reported just before noon
About 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at Somerset House in central London.
A pillar of smoke has been seen billowing from the roof of the Grade I-listed building on the Strand. London fire brigade (LFB) received its first call about the fire at 11.59am on Saturday and sent 15 fire engines to tackle it.
Slightly disturbed by the amount of smoke currently pouring out of the roof of Somerset House… pic.twitter.com/GqeJflO9pg— Michelle Birkby/Emma Butler (@michelleeb) August 17, 2024
The LFB added that “around 100” firefighters were on the scene, with crews from Soho, Dowgate, Islington and surrounding fire stations attending.
