This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/6954554.stm

The article has changed 5 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
Two rescued from blazing building Two rescued from blazing building
(about 2 hours later)
Two people have been rescued after a fire broke out in a six-floor building in central London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said. Two women have been rescued after a fire broke out in a six-floor building in central London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.
They were called to the building, which houses a shop and flats, in Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, early on Monday.They were called to the building, which houses a shop and flats, in Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, early on Monday.
The two were rescued from the back of the building and both had suffered the effects of smoke inhalation, LFB said. The two were rescued from the back of the building and both were taken to hospital suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.
About 30 tackled the blaze, which affected half of the fourth floor. The fire is ongoing but under control. About 30 firefighters tackled the blaze which has now been put out.
Traffic delays
The fire badly damaged 75% of the fourth floor while a quarter of the fifth floor was damaged.
LFB said there was no danger of the fire spreading. Neighbouring properties have not been evacuated.LFB said there was no danger of the fire spreading. Neighbouring properties have not been evacuated.
Knightsbridge is closed between Hyde Park Corner and Wilton Place causing heavy rush-hour traffic. Three other people escaped the building before the blaze took hold.
The Piccadilly Underpass has also been shut. Knightsbridge remains closed between Hyde Park Corner and Wilton Place causing heavy rush-hour traffic and delays.
The Piccadilly underpass has also been shut.