Gallery remains open as Somerset House closes following fire Life&Style Part of the Somerset House complex will remain open to the public, despite the fire which damaged the roof of the arts venue on Saturday. An investigation is taking place into the fire with the main venue closed “until further notice”. The Courtauld Gallery, home to priceless artwork including Vincent Van Gogh’s 1889 self-portrait showing [...]
Fire blazes on the roof of The Strand’s Somerset House Life&Style Around 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze in the roof on London’s Somerset House. A spokesman said: “Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been deployed to a fire at Somerset House. “Crews are tackling flames located in part of the building’s roof. Two of the brigade’s 32m ladders have been sent to the [...]