Over 2,000 evacuated after fire near LSE

London, April 1

More than 2,000 people were evacuated today from buildings in central London as toxic smoke filled the streets after an underground fire near London School of Economics (LSE).
Firefighters said power cables had started a fire beneath the pavement in Holborn and they could not put it out until the current was switched off.
Part of the London School of Economics was cleared by the emergency services and the university was urging students to avoid the area, The Independent reported.
Footage from the scene showed the air filled with dark smoke that appeared to be streaming from potholes and underground vents. — PTI