Major London landmark on fire as 125 firefighters battle blaze(360P)

Major London landmark on fire as 125 firefighters battle blaze

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00:00You can see behind me around 100 firefighters have been called to put out a fire here at Somerset House.

00:06London Fire Brigade said it sent crews after receiving a call just after midday.

00:11None of the staff or the emergency service workers have been able to tell me what started the fire yet.

00:18Metropolitan Police have said there are no reported injuries.

00:22London Ambulance Service asked people to avoid the area due to heavy smoke and has also advised local businesses to keep their doors and windows

00:29shut.

00:30London Fire Brigade has said its crews are tackling the flames on part of the building's roof bringing 15 fire engines as well as ladders and

00:38drones to support. Road closures are in place posing a heavy build-up of traffic.