Courtauld Gallery set to reopen after Somerset House fire

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Courtauld Gallery set to reopen after Somerset House fire

Part of the Somerset House complex will open to the public today despite a fire which damaged the roof of the central London arts venue on Saturday.

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News video: 100 firefighters battle flames at Somerset House in London

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Around 100 firefighters are at Somerset House, in central London after smoke was spotted streaming from the building. Fifteen fire engines and two of the London Fire Brigade's 32m ladders have been sent to The Strand to support firefighters. Crews are tackling flames located in part of the buildings...

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Courtauld Gallery Art museum in London, England

Fire at London's Somerset House contained, venue to remain closed until further notice [Video]

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The venue's Courtauld Gallery is home to artworks such as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' and 'The Descent From The Cross' by Peter Paul Rubens but the blaze broke out on the opposite side of the Georgian-era complex.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 1, 1970

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The cause of the fire remains unknown, according to authorities. The entire site was closed to the public and traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be impacted.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:36Published on January 1, 1970

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Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published on January 1, 1970

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