This morning, July 17, a fire broke out in an office building located at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn. The London Fire Brigade responded promptly, dispatching four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters to the scene. The call came in at 6:15 AM, and by 7:50 AM, the fire was successfully brought under control.
The blaze damaged half of a storage room situated on the fourth floor of the five-storey office building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The swift response and efforts of the fire crews from Soho, Euston, and Dowgate fire stations were instrumental in containing the fire and preventing further damage.
Photos from the scene depict a significant presence of London Fire Brigade vehicles and personnel outside the building. A safety cordon was established, marked with signs reading “hazard zone, do not cross,” to ensure public safety and facilitate the firefighting operations.
The cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation. A spokesperson for the London fire Brigade provided a statement: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled an office fire on Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn. Half of a storage room on the fourth floor of the five-storey office building was damaged by fire. There are currently no reports of any injuries. The Brigade was called at 0615 and the fire was under control by 0750. Crews from Soho, Euston, and Dowgate fire stations attended the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
As investigations continue, the area around the building remains cordoned off to ensure the safety of the public and to allow authorities to carry out a thorough examination of the site. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
