Smoke can be seen billowing from the roof of the historic arts centre Somerset House on Saturday - inside its galleries, artwork by the likes of Vincent van Gogh is usually on display.
Around 125 firefighters are tackling a blaze at London's famous Somerset House. Sitting on the bank of the River Thames, the historic arts centre is usually busy with tourists at the weekend, housing artwork by the likes of Vincent van Gogh. But emergency services are working to stop the spread of a fire, said to be in a 'small part of the building'.
'The London Fire Brigade arrived swiftly and we're working very closely with them to control the spread of the fire.' Somerset House was once a royal palace and is now an arts, culture and entertainment centre. The Courtauld Gallery, home to one of the world's great art collections, is located in the building's North Wing and contains works by the likes of Vincent van Gogh.
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