News | LondonPiccadilly fire: Crews tackle blaze in basement in central LondonHannah Al-Othman16 May 2016Fire crews were today tackling a blaze in a basement in Piccadilly.Four fire engines were sent to the scene after emergency services were called just after 2pm.About 20 fire fighters are currently tackling the blaze in the non-residential building in Albemarle Street.On Twitter, witnesses described seeing firefighters "everywhere" on Piccadilly.One said: "What's happened at Piccadilly does anyone know there's fire engines everywhere."Read MoreNorthern line delays: Commuters face rush hour problems after fire alerts at stationsBritish Museum evacuated: 4,000 people cleared from museum after fire alertIn pictures: Remarkable photos chart fascinating history of Piccadilly CircusWhile Paul Reynolds posted: "Not sure why there are 6 fire engines on Piccadilly?"Road closures have been put in place, with Albemarle Street shut from Piccadilly to Stafford Street, and one eastbound lane on Piccadilly is also closed.MORE ABOUTPiccadilly
