Fire at London’s Chiltern Firehouse Hotel Brought Under Control

Over 100 guests were evacuated as 125 firefighters tackled the blaze at the luxury hotel, formerly a historic fire station.

A fire broke out Friday afternoon in the Chiltern Firehouse, a five-star hotel in London’s Marylebone district popular with celebrities.
Approximately 100 people were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
The fire, originating in the building's utility shafts, spread to multiple floors before being contained by 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the hotel will require extensive renovations before reopening.
The Chiltern Firehouse, once a 19th-century fire station, has hosted high-profile guests and events, including Kylie Minogue’s 50th birthday party in 2018.