Smoke rises into the sky from a hearth on the roof of Somerset Home subsequent to the River Thames in London on August 17, 2024. Round 100 firefighters battled a serious blaze at London’s historic cultural centre Somerset Home on Saturday, with photos posted on social media displaying flames leaping from beneath its roof. | Picture credit score: AFP
On Saturday (17 August 2024) a hearth broke out at Somerset Home, a big arts area on the River Thames in central London.
Smoke was popping out of the constructing and flames may very well be seen coming from the roof as firefighters sprayed the constructing with water from excessive ladders.
The reason for the hearth is just not but recognized, the London Fireplace Brigade stated. Fifteen hearth engines and round 100 firefighters had been deployed.
Somerset Home stated all workers and members of the general public had been protected and the venue was closed. The venue was scheduled to host a breakdancing occasion.
The neoclassical constructing, virtually 250 years outdated, homes the Courtauld Gallery, which displays works by Van Gogh, Manet and Cézanne.
