London Fire Brigade Responds to Electrical Fire at Home Office Building in Croydon
Emergency services were called to the Home Office’s Ruskin Square building in Croydon yesterday afternoon (November 26, 2024) following reports of a small electrical fire that prompted an evacuation.
Swift Response
London Fire Brigade (LFB) crews from LFB Croydon attended the scene with multiple resources, including:
The swift deployment of resources ensured the situation was quickly brought under control.
Incident Overview
The fire, believed to have originated from an electrical source, led to the evacuation of the Ruskin Square premises, which serves as the new headquarters for the Home Office. Firefighters conducted a thorough assessment of the building to ensure safety and extinguished the small blaze.
There were no reported injuries, and staff were allowed to re-enter the building after the site was declared safe.
Official Statement
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said:
“We were called to an incident involving a small electrical fire at the Home Office building in Ruskin Square. Crews quickly dealt with the situation, and there were no injuries reported.”
Community Reaction
The incident caused minor disruption in the surrounding area, but the timely response by LFB ensured minimal impact. Local residents and office workers praised the efficiency of emergency services in handling the situation.
Further investigations are being conducted to determine the exact cause of the electrical fault.
