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100 firefighters battle flames at Somerset House in London

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100 firefighters battle flames at Somerset House in London

100 firefighters battle flames at Somerset House in London

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 roof.

Report by Czubalam.

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