In pictures: Hostel fire

A fire broke out at a hostel for homeless people in Shepherd's Bush, west London, just before 0700 BST, before spreading to a neighbouring church. Photo: Jethro Clunies-Ross.

Twelve people were evacuated from the hostel, but there were no reported injuries.

London Fire Brigade said the fire was "easily contained" but firefighters continued to damp down pockets of fire throughout the day. Photo: Elizabeth Fawehinmi.

Up to 80 firefighters tackled the blaze, which began on the hostel's first floor.

The roof of Shepherd's Bush Baptist Church was badly damaged in the blaze, with the building also suffering water damage. Photo: Jonny Crook.

After two-and-a-half hours most of the blaze had been put out, but fire crews remained on-site to extinguish the embers. Photo: Jonny Crook.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council offered temporary accommodation at a community hall on the nearby Bush Green Estate.

As firefighters left the scene, a 36-year-old homeless woman was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire.

Back

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Next