Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters attended The Admiralty pub shortly after 5pm, with the number rising to 125 firefighters later. London’s fire service said its firefighters were working in “difficult” conditions. The scene in Trafalgar Square on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: LFB A fire department spokesman told PA news agency that those inside were evacuated before crews arrived and there were no reports of injuries. Station Commander Keith McDermott said: “The fire is in the basement of a pub in Trafalgar Square. As a result, there will be heavy traffic disruption and people are asked to avoid the area if possible. “Due to the strenuous, difficult and hot conditions inside the basement, we have increased the number of fire engines and firefighters at the scene. “Approximately 150 people evacuated the pub and surrounding businesses before the brigade arrived.”
