Blaze Tears Through Bloomsbury Estate

A fierce fire ripped through a property on the Peabody estate in Bloomsbury, Central London, this morning.

Forty Firefighters Battle Blaze

Just before 10am, 40 firefighters and six fire engines were scrambled to Block D on Herbrand Road. Flames tore through the building, forcing crews inside wearing breathing apparatus amid fears that people might be trapped.

Road Closures and Rescue Efforts Underway

Road closures remain in place as emergency teams work to contain the blaze and locate anyone unaccounted for. The situation is ongoing, with updates expected soon.

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