(Photo: London Fire Brigade)
A historic building in west London has been severely damaged following a significant fire incident late Sunday. The King’s Hall Methodist Church, a Grade II listed structure, was engulfed in flames, prompting a large-scale emergency response.
At approximately 9:30 pm, the London Fire Brigade received reports from the public about the fire at the derelict church in Southall. Consequently, about 70 firefighters were dispatched to handle the situation.
According to a statement from the London Fire Brigade, “At the height of the fire, most of the ground floor, second floor and roof were alight.” The challenging operation saw the flames being subdued by 12:30 am.
While the blaze did not result in any injuries, the damage to the church is extensive, leaving the architectural heritage significantly impaired. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
As investigators continue their work, road closures are still enforced on South Road, spanning from Park Road to High Street, affecting Monday morning traffic.
The church, an architectural work by Sir Alfred Gelder completed in 1916, has not been in use since its closure in 2013, leaving it unoccupied for years before the recent fire incident.
This article was originally written by www.christiantoday.com
