Building on fire in London’s West End

Fifteen fire engines tackle large blaze at building undergoing refurbishment in Aldwych area More than 75 firefighters are tackling a large blaze at a building in London’s West End. A spokeswoman for the London fire brigade said the roof of a 10-storey building housing a hotel and flats being refurbished on the Strand was on fire. Because the building was being refurbished it is believed to be unoccupied, she added. Pictures posted on Twitter showed thick black smoke rising above the West End skyline. The fire service was alerted just after 11am on Tuesday, and 15 fire engines are tackling the blaze. It said the cause of the fire was not known at this stage. London Haroon Siddique guardian.co.uk

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