Coverage dated August 16, 2024

Blaze erupts at London’s historic Somerset House with over 100 firefighters at the scene

Headline from Local News 8

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A blaze has broken out at London’s historic Somerset House with more than 100 firefighters at the scene working to contain it. Smoke could be seen rising over central London from the building’s roof. Firefighters are working from a crane to fight the fire.

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  1. Local News 8

    Blaze erupts at London’s historic Somerset House with over 100 firefighters at the scene (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — A blaze has broken out at London’s historic Somerset House with more than 100 firefighters at the scene working to contain it. Smoke could be seen rising over central London from the building’s roof. Firefighters are working from a crane to fight the fire.

  2. The Guardian

    Somerset House: 100 firefighters tackling blaze at London gallery (opens The Guardian)

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    Smoke seen coming from roof of venue in centre of capital after fire reported just before noon

  3. KTVZ Bend

    Firefighters attend blaze at London’s historic Somerset House (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines have been deployed to a blaze at London’s historic Somerset House on Saturday, the London Fire Brigade has announced. The crews are fighting flames located in part of the building’s roof, the fire brigade said in a statem…

  4. Time

    Fire Breaks Out at London's Iconic Somerset House (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    Over 125 firefighters worked to douse a fire Saturday at Somerset House, a large central London arts venue that contains priceless works.

  5. New York Post

    Firefighters tackle massive blaze at London’s Somerset House (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    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.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Firefighters respond to blaze at London's Somerset House – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at the historic arts venue in the British capital. The cause of the fire is still unknown, authorities say.

  7. Hiawatha World Online

    Around 100 firefighters tackle blaze at historic London art centre (opens Hiawatha World Online)

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    Hiawatha World Online's feed description

    Around 100 firefighters tackled a large blaze at London

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