Dramatic moment apartment in central London bursts into flames

Shocking footage shows the moment a central London flat caught fire, with flames bursting out of the window.

Firefighters from London were called to a block of Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria shortly after 5pm on Thursday.

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were at the scene, where half a first-floor flat was ablaze.

Images of the fire show flames pouring out of the apartment window and huge plumes of smoke overhead.

London Fire Brigade said the fire was under control by 5.44pm, but its cause is still unknown.

Westminster City Council posted on X, formerly Twitter: “We are aware of the incident at Fountain Court on Buckingham Palace Road in Victoria.

“Our officers are at the scene supporting the London Fire Brigade. Please keep out of the area if you can.”

Firefighters from Chelsea, Lambeth, Soho and surrounding fire stations attended.