Fire Breaks Out at Popular Holborn Café – Quickly Controlled by Firefighters
Blaze Erupts in Café Basement
A fire ignited in the basement of Café Vergnano 1882 on High Holborn this Monday afternoon, triggering an urgent call to the London Fire Brigade just after 3pm. Reports of smoke pouring from the building sent emergency crews rushing to the scene.
Swift Action Stops Fire Spreading
Firefighters moved fast to tackle the electrical blaze before it could spread. The fire was successfully extinguished, sparing the historic café from serious damage. The café sits near Chancery Lane, close to the famous Staples Inn.
No Injuries as Building Evacuated
“Our crews responded swiftly to reports of a fire at a commercial property on High Holborn. The fire was located in the basement, but thanks to rapid intervention, it was brought under control before it could escalate further. No injuries were reported, and the building was safely evacuated,” confirmed a London Fire Brigade spokesperson.
Local Impact and Next Steps
Witnesses reported seeing smoke billowing from the café’s lower levels while fire crews battled the blaze. Nearby shops and pedestrians were briefly disrupted as emergency teams handled the situation.
Café Vergnano 1882, famous for its Italian coffee and chill vibe, remains closed while investigators assess the fire damage and hunt down the cause. Authorities are urging local businesses to double-check their fire safety precautions after this close call.
