Massive Blaze Hits £11.8m London Flat – No Injuries Reported
Fire Tears Through Luxury Flat on Thurloe Square
Firefighters were scrambled in force to tackle a blaze at a high-value flat on Thurloe Square, London, on Wednesday night. The property, last sold for a staggering £11.8 million, went up in flames just after 9pm.
Emergency Services Shut Down Roads and Reroute Buses
The Met Police swiftly closed the road in both directions, forcing bus services in the area onto diversion routes. Traffic chaos ensued as crews battled the inferno.
Seventy Firefighters Battle the Blaze with Southern Water Aid
Ten fire engines and seventy firefighters descended on the scene. Support from Southern Water was brought in to ramp up water pressure, helping firefighters get control of the flames.
Lucky Escape as No Injuries Are Reported
Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries despite the scale of the fire. The flat, recently sold for nearly £12 million, suffered significant damage as crews worked into the night to douse the flames.