The Shard evacuated after reports of smoke in basement
Europe's tallest building has been evacuated for the first time.
Europe's tallest building has been evacuated for the first time.
Police were called at 11:09hrs on Thursday 5 June to The Shard, St Thomas Street, SE1 after London Fire Brigade were called to reports of a fire at the premises.
Police, London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service attended the fire which is beleived to be in the basement of The Shard.
A full evacuation is now underway.
No reported injuries at this time. No arrests. Enquries re cause of fire are ongoing.
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