Last updated: 07/10/2020, 7:21 AM

Gas leak - St Paul's

06/10/2020 13:20
The City of London
Gas leak
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Firefighters were called to a gas leak at a restaurant and office block on St Paul’s Churchyard.

A gas main was leaking into a basement. Around 30 people were evacuated from St Paul's Cathedral and a further 200 people were evacuated from commercial premises in the area. A 25m cordon was in place as a precaution. 

The Brigade was called at 1320 and the incident was over for firefighters by 2313. Two fire engines, two fire rescue units and support vehicles were at the scene.

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