Police declare major incident over central London electrical fire
More than 2,000 people were evacuated from Kingsway in Holborn on Wednesday while firefighters tackled the electrical fire, which started among cables.
Residents still unable to return to homes in Holborn
Holborn residents have been telling ITV News tonight that they are unable to return to their homes after a huge underground fire.
Police are advising people to find somewhere else to stay for the night, as power could be out for the next two days.
The fire was caused by underground electrical cables which set alight. Engineers have been unable to get access to fix the power outages while the fire was still burning.
In the last hour London Fire Brigade have said the fire is under control but teams will remain there throughout the evening.
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