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Kensington Roof Gardens Fire Brought Under Control After 80 Firefighters Tackle Rooftop Blaze

The venue reports no internal fire damage, with reopening expected after safety checks.

Overview

  • Twelve engines responded to the Kensington High Street venue shortly before 1am after reports of a rooftop blaze at the private members’ club.
  • The fire was declared under control at 03:36, with crews remaining to damp down hotspots.
  • A plant room on the roof of the nine-storey building was destroyed, while interiors reported no fire damage.
  • Around 40 people evacuated before firefighters arrived, and no injuries were reported.
  • The cause is under investigation as council specialists back safety checks and the club plans to reopen in the coming days.