Blazing inferno breaks out at West Hampstead restaurant with flats above!
Six Engines, 35 Firefighters Battle Blaze
Six fire engines and 35 firefighters were rushed to a fire on West End Lane, West Hampstead. Flames engulfed part of a second-floor flat and the building’s roof.
West End Lane Shut as Firefighters Tackle Blaze
Station Manager Lee Walker, speaking from the scene, said: “Crews worked hard to bring the fire under control.” He warned of heavy traffic as West End Lane remains closed.
Firefighters are expected to stay on site damping down well into the evening.
Fire Under Control Within Two Hours
The brigade was called at 3pm and the fire was declared under control by 4:47pm. Crews from West Hampstead, Kentish Town, and Soho stations joined the firefight.
Cause of Fire Under Investigation
The origin of the blaze is still being examined by investigators.
