Fire Engulfs Former BBC Television Centre in West London
A significant fire broke out at the former BBC Television Centre in West London, prompting the evacuation of residents and the deployment of 100 firefighters to tackle the blaze.
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Overview
- A large fire erupted at the former BBC Television Centre headquarters in West London shortly after 03:00 BST, affecting the restaurant, external decking, and ducting.
- Approximately 100 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were deployed, utilizing two large turntable ladders to combat the blaze from above.
- Residents in the vicinity were evacuated from their homes as a precaution, with rest centers established to provide support for those displaced.
- Emergency services, including the Metropolitan Police, collaborated to manage the incident, leading to the closure of Wood Lane and advice for people to avoid the area.
- The extensive fire potentially impacted a number of flats within the complex, though the exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
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The fire at the former BBC Television Centre is being actively fought by about 100 firefighters with two large turntable ladders deployed to tackle the blaze, which is mainly affecting the top floors including a restaurant, external decking, and ducting.
Residents in the vicinity were evacuated as a precaution, with rest centers established to support those displaced from their homes.
The fire has affected the top floors of the nine-story building, including a restaurant, an area of external decking, ducting, and potentially a number of residential flats within the complex.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and remains under investigation by authorities.
Wood Lane has been closed to traffic and people are advised to avoid the area while emergency services manage the incident, in addition to evacuations and establishment of rest centers.
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