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The London Fire Brigade has been tackling a fire that broke out this morning (7 November) in Central London.
The fire brigade sent four fire engines and 20 firefighters to the blaze on Oxford Street at 11am.
A spokesperson said that the fire was coming from the first floor of a building under refurbishment. At 12pm the fire was said to be under control and had been contained to the first floor of the building.
The image above shows the fire-damaged timber inside the building under refurbishment. Picture copyright of London Fire Brigade.
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Fire breaks out on Central London streetThe London Fire Brigade has been tackling a fire that broke out this morning (7 November) in Central London.
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