Firefighters have successfully contained a fire that erupted in the roof of Somerset House, a historic arts centre in London known for housing major art collections. The incident prompted the immediate evacuation of staff and visitors, with onlookers expressing concern over the potential damage to the iconic building situated next to the River Thames. Fortunately, no artworks were damaged as the fire affected a wing of the building that contains offices rather than art collections. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- A fire broke out in the roof of Somerset House, a historic building next to the River Thames.
- The building is home to significant art collections, including impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.
- Staff and visitors were immediately evacuated from the premises.
- No artworks were damaged in the fire, as it occurred in an office wing of the building.
- 125 firefighters were dispatched to control the blaze.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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