The cause of the fire is under investigation. It includes a list of items to be checked, such as the presence of smoke detectors, the condition of fire extinguishers, and the availability of emergency exits. Crews from Euston, Soho, Chelsea, Paddington, Kensington and surrounding fire stations attended the scene. Half of the first floor of a mid-terraced house was damaged by fire. The Brigade was called at 1809 and the fire was brought under control by 2152. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a house fire on Crewys Road in Nunhead. We would ask that drivers continue to avoid the area and find alternative routes." "Although most of the fire is now out, we are likely to remain at the scene for a number of hours damping down and ensuring the scene is safe. You need to inspect exits and paths of egress to make sure there are no blockages in the event of a fire. Station Commander Chris Young, who is at the scene, said: "Crews have been working in challenging conditions but have made good progress extinguishing this fire. Path of egress To meet the fire code requirements for your area, you will need to ensure that you have the correct amount of safety exits. There have been no reports of any injuries.Īlthough the fire has been brought under control, some road closures are likely to remain in place by the junction of George Street and Baker Street. A 32 metre turntable ladder has been in use and the Brigade's drone team have been assisting by providing an aerial view of the incident. The roof of a six-storey office block under refurbishment was alight. Twelve fire engines and around 80 firefighters tackled a fire on George Street in Marylebone.
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