Our live feed has now finished.
- Just before midday, the brigade took the first of over 30 calls reporting a fire at Somerset House.
- Twenty fire engines and around 120 firefighters have been working since then to bring the fire under control and to protect this historic landmark.
- The fire was located in part of the building’s roof space. The age and design of the building proved a challenge for crews as they initially responded.
- Crews will remain on scene into tomorrow carrying out further operations.
- The cause of the fire is now under investigation by the brigade’s specialist fire investigators.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here