Incident at Holborn
Updated Saturday 4 April 2015 00:06 hrs
The Fire has been extinguished and we are now working with emergency responders and contractors so that businesses can be reopened and residents can return home in phases.
There will be a decision made between the Police, the Fire Brigade and Camden Council before letting any residents return to their properties. Premises will undergo a risk assessment to check for any dangers. Once this is complete and properties are secured residents can begin to return.
Electricity will restored to all affected properties overnight and the gas supply is now back on to most premises in Camden.
Phase 1
East side of Kingsway (Holborn to Aldwych) and West side of Kingsway (Holborn to Great Queen Street)
Police are currently contacting owners to get them to escort the fire brigade into their basements to check for carbon monoxide; and then secure the premises.
If you are an affected business please call Camden on 020 7974 4444 with your keyholder contact details which we will forward onto the Police to assist with the above.
Until that process is complete, there will be restrictions on pedestrians being allowed access until such time as the properties are secured.
Phase 2
West side of Kingsway (Great Queen Street running south past Keeley Street) These properties will be contacted by the Police once they are ready to proceed.
Phase 3
Kingsway south running carriage way (the east side) the tunnel will be inspected today and if it is assessed to be safe this part of Kingsway should be open to traffic later today.
Phase 4
Kingsway north running carriage way (the west side) has substantial damage and may not be available for many days.
Other reported roads closures for pedestrians and vehicles are as follows:
Southampton Row by Holborn station
Kingsway from The Aldwych to High Holborn
Parker Street from Kingsway to Newton Street
Great Queen St from Kingsway to Newton Street
Wild Court
Keeley Street
Kemble St from Kingsway to Wild Street
Portugal St from Kingsway for the first 30 metres
Sardinia Street
Remnant Street
Gate Street
We will keep information on this page updated.
You can also follow us on twitter for updates @camdentalking #holbornfire
Where to get more information:
If you are a business or a private resident wanted to check power outages in that area see: http://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/internet/en/power-cuts/
If you are a council resident please call Contact Camden on tel: 020 7974 4444 (24 hours service)
For transport disruptions see www.tfl.gov.uk