Fire at London’s Chiltern Firehouse Hotel Brought Under Control

Overview

• 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.