Fire Crews Rush to London HQ of Anti-Terror Unit After Alarm Blasts at 11pm
Firefighters were scrambled to the 31-storey Empress State Building on Lillie Road, Hammersmith late Monday night. The skyscraper houses London’s central counter-terrorism and organised crime unit as well as the Mayor’s office.
Alarm Triggers Emergency Response
An automatic fire alarm sounded shortly after 11pm, prompting a swift response from multiple fire crews. Police officers from the Met’s 1st division also rushed to the scene amid concern.
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The Empress State Building is a critical hub for London’s security operations. The cause of the alarm remains under investigation, but no injuries have been reported so far.
More updates to follow as details emerge.
