A major fire has broken out at a hotel on Chiltern Street in Marylebone, with twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters tackling the blaze, which has spread from the ground floor to the roof.
Fire Spreads Through Ducting and Plant Room
The fire, which started in the ducting system, has extended from the ground floor to the roof of the four-storey hotel, which also houses a restaurant on the ground floor. A plant room at roof level is also on fire.
Evacuations and Emergency Response
Approximately 100 people evacuated the building before the London Fire Brigade (LFB) arrived.
The Brigade’s 999 Control officers received the first call at 2:52 PM, deploying fire crews from:
Firefighters Still Battling the Blaze
Fire crews remain at the scene, working to contain and extinguish the fire. The extent of the damage and whether there are any injuries has not yet been confirmed.
Cause of Fire Unknown
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and investigations will begin once the scene is secured.
Public Advised to Avoid the Area
Authorities are urging the public to avoid Chiltern Street, as road closures and emergency operations are ongoing. Traffic in the Marylebone area is expected to be severely disrupted.
