Firefighters were tackling a blaze at the old BBC Television Centre in London in the early hours. Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines from the London Fire Brigade had been called to the nine-storey building on Wood Lane early on Saturday (September 6).

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.

According to reports, the fire affectied floors towards the top of the building, which include the restaurant and an area of external decking and ducting, while an unknown number of flats have also potentially been affected.

A spokesperson from the fire service said: “The fire is currently affecting floors towards the top of the building.

“A restaurant, external decking and ducti

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