Firefighters tackling blaze involving high-rise in White City
About 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at the old BBC Television Centre in London's White City.
Last updated 6th Sep 2025
As a result of a fire in a 9 story high-rise in White City, around 100 firefighters have been called to assist. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 15 fire engines were in attendance at the building on Wood Lane.
Wood Lane is closed to traffic and people are advised to avoid the area.
The building effected by the blaze is the old BBC Television Centre, which was the broadcaster's headquarters until 2013. 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.
The fire service said in a statement: "The fire is currently affecting floors towards the top of the building."
"A restaurant, external decking and ducting is currently alight. An unknown number of flats have also potentially been affected by the fire."
One person was treated by paramedics then discharged at the scene, London Ambulance Service said.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.13am today to reports of a fire on Wood Lane in White City."
"We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and our hazardous area response team.
"We have treated one patient and discharged them at the scene."
"The incident is ongoing and we remain on scene as a precaution, working closely with our emergency services partners."
LFB and the Metropolitan Police are working to evacuate nearby buildings as a precaution with a rest centre being set up for those who had to leave their homes.
The first reports to the fire brigade were received just after 3am and crews from Hammersmith, North Kensington, Kensington, Chiswick and surrounding fire stations were deployed to the scene.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
The Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan posted on X saying: "Thanks to the hardworking firefighters who continue to tackle a major fire in White City.