Fire rips through derelict building near Highgate Station

The tube station had to be closed temporarily while fire crews tackled the blaze

Aftermath of fire in Highgate (credit London Fire Brigade) — Aftermath of the fire in Highgate (credit London Fire Brigade)

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a building in Highgate today (Tuesday 2nd).

Half of the first floor of a derelict building next to Highgate Station in Archway Road was damaged by the fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

London Fire Brigade’s 999 control officers received 25 calls about the incident at around 3pm. The fire was extinguished by crews wearing breathing apparatus.

The fire was brought under control by 4.13pm. Crews from Hornsey, Kentish Town, Holloway, West Hampstead and Finchley attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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