#SomersetHouse on the Strand.More information to follow https://t.co/ocYEr4zTjJ— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 17, 2024 pic.twitter.com/AsbXHIlwrj— Dean Wilburn (@Wilbs19) August 17, 2024Somerset House is currently closed due to a fire which has broken out in one small part of the building.All staff and public are safe and the site is closed.
The London Fire Brigade arrived swiftly and we’re working very closely with them to control the spread of the fire.— Somerset House (@SomersetHouse) August 17, 2024 The iconic venue hosted it’s annual Summer Series this year, with Patti Smith, Corinne Bailey Rae, The Amazons among those who took to the stage in July.Today, Somerset House was due to host a breakdancing event, but it has been cancelled as a result of the fire.Posting on Twitter/X, the venue wrote: “Owing to a fire in one small part of Somerset House, the site is currently closed.“London Battle and other events today will not take place.
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