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Posted on September 6, 2025
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A fire broke out at the former BBC headquarters in London, with 100 firefighters responding. The cause is unknown and no injuries have been reported.
(Reuters) -Around 100 firefighters were called to a blaze on Saturday at the former BBC headquarters Television Centre in London's White City, the British public broadcaster reported.
The London Fire Brigade said firefighters from Hammersmith, North Kensington, Kensington, Chiswick and surrounding fire stations were mobilised after it was called to a fire at a nine-storey building soon after 3 a.m. UK time (0200 GMT).
The blaze is currently affecting floors towards the top of the structure, with a restaurant, external decking and ducting all currently alight, the fire brigade said. An unknown number of flats have also potentially been affected, it added.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown. There are no reports of injuries or deaths.
(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru; Editing by Jan Harvey)
The fire broke out at the former BBC headquarters, Television Centre, located in London's White City.
Around 100 firefighters were called to the scene to tackle the blaze.
The blaze is affecting the upper floors of the nine-storey building, including a restaurant and external decking.
There are currently no reports of injuries or deaths related to the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, according to the London Fire Brigade.
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