On March 22, 2025, firefighters responded to a lightning strike at a shop with apartments above on West End Lane, West Hampstead. The London Fire Brigade was notified about a burning smell amidst heavy rain and thunder. Crews arrived at 3.22 PM, inspected the roof using a 32-meter turntable ladder, and found no active fire but did address roof damage by removing loose masonry. The operation was concluded by 4.30 PM, ensuring the area was safe from further hazards. Fire stations from Willesden, Kentish Town, and Paddington participated in the response.
Firefighters were called to reports of a smell of burning following lightning striking a shop with flats above on West End Lane in West Hampstead on Saturday.
Firefighters used a 32-metre turntable ladder as an observation tower to assess damage to the roof and remove loose masonry to make the scene safe.
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