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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Press Association Reporter

Firefighters called after celebrity venue is engulfed in flames

  • A fire erupted at the renowned Kensington Roof Gardens nightclub in west London in the early hours of Monday, prompting 80 firefighters to attend.
  • Approximately 40 individuals were safely evacuated from the nine-storey building after the blaze started shortly before 1am.
  • The London Fire Brigade confirmed that a plant room on the roof was completely destroyed, but no injuries were reported.
  • The fire was brought under control by 3:36am, and the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
  • The celebrity-favourite venue, which reopened in 2024 as an exclusive private members' club, expects to reopen within days following safety checks.

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London celebrity nightclub to reopen after fire on Monday morning

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