Fire Crews Rush to Tackle Flooding in Central London Office

Firefighters were scrambled to a central London office block early Friday after an internal pipe burst, flooding the building with gallons of water.

Howick Place Office Flooded, Fire Alarm Triggered

Crews arrived just before 6am at the open-plan office on Howick Place. The deluge has struck the second floor, drenching the workspace and setting off the building’s fire alarm system.

Cause of Burst Pipe Still Unknown

Fire services have deployed multiple resources to manage the situation. Officials have yet to confirm what caused the pipe to fail, but the water damage is substantial.

More updates to follow as the story develops.

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