A blaze that broke out at London’s historic Somerset House on Saturday required around 125 firefighters to bring it under control, according to the London Fire Brigade.

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were deployed to a fire at Somerset House in central London on Saturday, with clouds of black smoke visible across the city’s skyline.

Somerset House fire brought under control by more than 100 firefighters after it rips through roof. Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of the central London landmark .

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at Somerset House in London, Britain August 17, 2024. Maja Smiejkowska / REUTERS The cause of the fire was not yet known, the London Fire Brigade said.

Somerset House will remain closed “until further notice” as an investigation into the fire that damaged the roof is conducted, a spokesperson has said. The Courtauld Gallery, home to priceless ...

An enormous emergency response raced to Somerset House on London's Strand, including 20 fire engines and 125 firefighters, to tackle a blaze in the iconic building's roof that erupted this afternoon.

Somerset House is on the Strand in central London and is currently used as an arts venue. The Georgian-era buildings and square were built on the site of a palace dating back to the Tudors.

Somerset House, one of London's most celebrated landmarks, has hit the headlines today as smoke billowed from the rooftop of the esteemed building.. Around 125 firefighters have descended upon the ...

When Somerset House opened in 2000, its hosted two collections. The Hermitage Rooms provided a venue for temporary exhibitions from Russia’s State Hermitage Museum.

Somerset House will celebrate its 25-year milestone with a special year of programming and new initiatives, it announced.. The London venue is used as an arts and events space and home to a number ...

Somerset House - famous for its winter ice rink and summer concerts and screenings - has announced a series of events to mark the 25th anniversary in its current guise as a "home to cultural ...

A blaze that broke out at London’s historic Somerset House on Saturday required around 125 firefighters to bring it under control, according to the London Fire Brigade.