Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a pub fire on Conway Street in Fitzrovia.

Station Commander Jason Fisby said:

“The fire was within the extraction system from the first floor to the roof vent. There were no reports of any injuries.

“Access to the seat of the fire was challenging and very labour intensive. The number of fire engines at the scene was a reflection of the need for a high turn over of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.

“Firefighters carried out salvage work and trying to prevent water damage on the floors below.”

The Brigade was called at 1215 and the fire was under control by 1548. Fire crews from Islington, Kentish Town, Euston, Soho and Paddington were at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.