Fire at London's Somerset House: 100 Firefighters Battling Blaze at Iconic Arts Venue
Around 100 firefighters are battling a blaze that broke out at London's historic Somerset House.
Emergency services were called to the iconic arts venue on the Strand in central London at around 3 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
London Fire Brigade said 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters are at the scene.
The Brigade said the fire is alight on the roof of the building.
There are no reports of any injuries at this time.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Somerset House is a grade I listed building and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in London.
It is home to a number of museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions.
The fire is a major incident and is causing significant disruption to traffic in the area.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Updates to follow.
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