Six escape and 11 rescued from building after restaurant fire
Six people escaped from a building and 11 had to be rescued after a restaurant fire yesterday morning.
Part of a kitchen in the basement of a building in Old Compton Street, Soho was damaged by the blaze.
There have been no reports of injuries.
The London Fire Brigade was called at around 5.30am and the fire was under control by 6.45am.
Fire crews from Soho, Euston and Lambeth fire stations attended the scene.
The London Fire Brigade believes the fire to be accidental and caused by the failure of a commercial fridge.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman said: “If your white goods start making a strange noise, don’t ignore it.
“If you think there’s a problem, always unplug it and contact the manufacturer or a qualified repair technician.
“Most fires where white goods are the source of ignition are not down to anything you have done – so always make sure you register your appliances as you’ll be informed if any issues are identified with the product you’ve bought.”
Pictured top: The fridge that is believed to have caused the fire (Picture: London Fire Brigade)
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