Shop fire causes delays in Oxford St - News - Evening Standard
       

Shop fire causes delays in Oxford St

A block of shops and offices in Oxford Street was badly damaged by a fire this morning.

Part of the busy shopping street was blocked off and buses redirected as firemen fought the blaze at a historic building, near Bond Street Tube station and the junction of South Molton Street.

The fire began just after midnight and six fire engines were sent. Police officers were also called to help redirect traffic around the sealed off area.

A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade said almost half of the Victorian building's top floor was damaged. The cause is not known but an investigation has been launched.

No one was injured.

Comments

Don't Miss
Rock star: Erin Wasson

Rock star

Erin Wasson is the ultimate anti-supermodel
Maybe it’s because she’s a Londoner … Happy anniversary, Ma’am

Happy anniversary

The monarchy has become stronger and more respected in the past 60 years
Victoria Coren: My obsession with children, five proposals a week and why David and I are no power couple

Victoria Coren

David Mitchell and I are no power couple
The Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition preview party

Summer party

Stars at the The Royal Academy of Arts
London gets ready for the Diamond Jubilee - in pictures

Diamond Jubilee

London gets ready - in pictures
The Glamour Awards - stars turn on the style

Glamour Awards

Stars turn on the style
Duchess of Cambridge is pretty in pink at her first Buckingham Palace garden party

Garden party

Duchess of Cambridge is pretty in pink
FIRST review of Ridley Scott's latest sci-fi blockbuster Prometheus

First review

Is Ridley Scott's Prometheus any good?
Fair-weather goths

Fair-weather goths

The sultry shades of summer darks are coming out of the shadows
Dog save the Queen: Corgis surge in popularity

Dog save the Queen

Corgis surge in popularity