Somerset House fire, no injuries

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Somerset House fire: Smoke billows over London but artwork safe

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Around 125 firefighters are tackling a large fire at Somerset House in central London .

Fire broke out in the west wing of the building and there are "no artworks in that area" The cause of the fire, which was first reported around midday , is not yet known.

London Ambulance Service has asked people to avoid the area and told businesses to keep windows and doors shut.

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