Fire Crews Rush to London’s Empress State Building After Alarm Sparks Panic

Blaze Brings Emergency Services Racing to Hammersmith

Firefighters were scrambled to the 31-storey Empress State Building on Lillie Road, Hammersmith, late Monday night following an automatic fire alarm. The towering block houses the central counter-terrorism and organised crime unit and the London Mayor’s office.

Alarm Triggers Major Response

The fire crews arrived just after 11pm alongside officers from the Metropolitan Police, ready to tackle any threat. Details remain sketchy as authorities assess the situation.

More Updates Expected Soon

Stay tuned as we bring you the latest on this developing emergency at one of London’s key government hubs.

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