Dozens of firefighters rush to battle massive blaze at Thai Airways building in London’s Mayfair

Scores of firefighters are battling a huge blaze in the Thai Airways building in London’s Mayfair. 

The fire stretches from the ground floor of the seven-storey building to the roof, with half of the bottom level ablaze.

It is unclear what caused the blaze, which is now being tackled by crews drafted in from around London.

Firefighters are battling a blaze at the Thai Airways building in London ‘s Mayfair

A London Fire Brigade spokesman said: ‘Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a fire at a restaurant in Albemarle Street in Mayfair.

‘Half of the ground floor kitchen and half of the ducting from ground floor to roof level is alight.’ 

The spokesman added: ‘The Brigade was called at 1608. Fire crews from Soho, Lambeth, Kensington, Euston, Paddington, Chelsea and Dowgate fire stations are at the scene.’

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