Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a hotel on Piccadilly in Mayfair.
A small part of the basement laundry room was damaged by fire. Around 150 people left the building before the Brigade arrived. Firefighters ventilated the property due to smoke logging affecting the basement to the ninth floor. There were no reports of any injuries.
The fire is believed to have been accidental and involved a tumble dryer.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “If your white goods start making a strange noise, don’t ignore it. If you think there’s a problem always unplug it and contact the manufacturer or a qualified repair technician.
"Most fires where white goods are the source of ignition are not down to anything you have done – so always make sure you register your appliances as you’ll be informed if any issues are identified with the product you’ve bought."
The Brigade was called at 1702 and the fire was under control by 1803. Fire crews from Soho, Chelsea, Kensington and Lambeth fire stations attended the scene.