Early Monday morning chaos on a busy London street as flames engulfed the rooftop of...

Published: 8:04 pm January 26, 2026
Updated: 8:37 am February 5, 2026

Early Monday morning chaos on a busy London street as flames engulfed the rooftop of a commercial building on Kensington High Street. Around 80 firefighters sprinted to tackle the blaze.

12 Fire Engines Battle Blaze on Six-Storey Building

The London Fire Brigade confirmed a rooftop bar area on the six-storey building was ablaze. Twelve fire engines and dozens of firefighters from Kensington, Hammersmith, Chelsea, and nearby stations jumped into action.

 

High-Tech Gear Used to Tackle the Fire

Fire crews deployed one of their 32-metre turntable ladders as an observation tower, giving commanders a crucial aerial view to direct the fight against the flames.

Fire Under Control After Nearly Three Hours

The first emergency call came through at 12:57 am, with the fire under control by 3:36 am. Officials have launched an investigation into what sparked the fiery rooftop inferno.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation.” – London Fire Brigade

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