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White City Blaze Hits Television Centre’s Helios Building as 100 Firefighters Respond

Authorities have evacuated nearby buildings.

Overview

  • London Fire Brigade reports flames on upper floors involving a restaurant, external decking and ducting, with an unknown number of flats potentially affected.
  • About 100 firefighters with 15 engines are on scene, using two 32‑metre turntable ladders as water towers alongside a drone team for reconnaissance.
  • Wood Lane is closed to traffic, a rest centre has been opened for evacuated residents, and the public is being urged to avoid the area.
  • The first calls were received just after 3am, and aerial operations are focused on suppressing the fire at the top of the nine‑storey building.
  • The Helios Building includes 162 homes, a gym and a 47‑bedroom hotel, and the cause of the fire has not yet been established.