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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