Smoke Alert at the Palace Sparks Fire Brigade Rush

Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were scrambled to the palace after reports of smoke coming from the roof.

Crews and Aerial Ladder Deployed

Multiple fire crews and an aerial ladder rushed to the scene following sightings of smoke near the flagpoles on the palace roof.

Unclear Evacuation or Cause

The alarm was raised just before 8pm on Thursday evening, but it remains unclear if the palace has been evacuated or what caused the smoke.

The London Fire Brigade has been contacted for comment.

More updates to follow.

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