A blaze has erupted at Somerset House, a historic landmark in central London, with firefighters currently on the scene working to contain the fire. The incident has caused smoke to rise over the building's roof, prompting the deployment of around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines from the London Fire Brigade.
The fire crews are focusing their efforts on extinguishing flames in a section of the building's roof, utilizing two 32-meter ladders to combat the blaze. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, leading to the closure of Somerset House to the public as firefighting operations continue.
