Former BBC Television Centre on fire as people told to evacuate

Former BBC Television Centre on fire as people told to evacuate

Dozens of firefighters are battling a blaze at the old BBC Television Centre in London’s White City. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said about 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines had been called to the nine-storey building on Wood Lane.

Photos from the scene show crews at the Helios Building at the BBC’s former headquarters, which has since been converted into flats and a restaurant.

The fire service said in a statement: “The fire is currently affecting floors towards the top of the building. A restaurant, external decking and ducting is currently alight. An unknown number of flats have also potentially been affected by the fire.”

Nearby buildings are being evacuated as a precaution and a rest centre has been set up for