Entrance to Leicester Square leisure centre catches fire 

The entrance of a leisure centre caught fire yesterday morning.

Firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a leisure complex on Coventry Street in Leicester Square.

Part of the fascia of the entrance on the ground floor of a four-storey building was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials.

Firefighters issued a warning to smokers after the incident.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “We’d rather you didn’t smoke at all, but if you are a smoker, it’s absolutely vital you ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it.

“If you don’t, you risk causing a fire which could not only destroy properties, but also cost you your life.”

The Brigade was called at around 11.00am and the fire was under control by around 12.00pm.

Fire crews from Soho, Euston, Lambeth and Dowgate fire stations attended the scene.

(Pictured: London Fire Brigade)