Firefighters are tackling a major blaze at the Endo Restaurant inside the Television Centre complex, 101 england/wood/”>wood-Lanelane/”>Wood Lane, White City, after reports of a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) has mobilised 15 fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms to the scene. The aerial appliances are being used as Waterwater towers to attack flames at redeveloped Television Centre site in White City. London Fire Brigade fire engines at Television Centre White City are actively involved in the operation.
The fire has been reported on the 8th floor, with the Brigade confirming there are “persons reported” — a term used when people are believed to be trapped or unaccounted for inside the building. Reports indicate the presence of London Fire Brigade fire engines at Television Centre White City ensuring the situation is under control.
Emergency Response
Residents and guests in the area have described seeing a heavy emergency service presence, with multiple fire appliances, ambulances, and police units surrounding the former BBC Television Centre site. London’s fire engines at this site are highly visible as part of the response.
A London Fire Brigade source at the scene said:
“We have 15 fire engines and two aerial appliances at a fire at the Television Centre on Wood Lane, W12. Crews are tackling the blaze on the 8th floor, and we have received reports of persons involved. Please avoid the area while emergency services deal with this incident.”
About the Location
The Television Centre is a landmark West London complex, once the headquarters of the BBC, now redeveloped into luxury apartments, offices, restaurants, and a hotel. The Endo Restaurant, run by acclaimed chef Endo Kazutoshi, sits within the complex and is one of the capital’s high-profile dining destinations.
Travel and Safety Advice
Wood Lane and surrounding roads are expected to remain closed for several hours as firefighters bring the blaze under control. Transport for London (TfL) has warned of potential disruption to bus routes and access around White City and Shepherd’s Bush due to the presence of London Fire Brigade fire engines at Television Centre White City.
