17 Aug 2023 | 12:32 PM UTC
UK: Emergency services respond to fire in Moorgate, London, Aug. 17
Emergency services responding to fire in Moorgate, London, UK, Aug. 17; evacuations, road closures, transport disruptions reported.
Event
Emergency services are responding to a fire near the Barbican Center in Moorgate, London, on Aug. 17. Authorities have closed a number of roads, including Moorfields and Fore Street, as the emergency response to the blaze continues. Around 1,200 people have been evacuated from nearby buildings, and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area. The fire has also prompted the closure of Moorgate Tube station.
Rail and road disruptions are likely over the coming hours. Authorities may evacuate additional nearby buildings as a precaution.
Advice
Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach destinations. Heed the directives of authorities.
