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Westminster Tower Fire Brought Under Control After Major Emergency Response

A sixth-floor blaze in a residential block on Rochester Row required 70 firefighters, 10 engines, and specialized equipment; investigations into the cause are ongoing.

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Overview

  • The fire broke out on the sixth floor of a seven-storey residential block on Rochester Row, Westminster, at 7:50 PM on May 23.
  • London Fire Brigade mobilized 10 fire engines, 70 firefighters, two 32-metre ladders, and a drone team to tackle the blaze.
  • The fire was brought under control by 9:32 PM, with no injuries reported as of the latest updates.
  • Residents and the public were advised to avoid the area due to road closures and heavy traffic disruptions caused by the emergency response.
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with 23 emergency calls initially reporting the incident.