News · 14 August 2026

Wembley Holiday Inn evacuated after fire, no injuries reported

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A fire at a 13-storey Holiday Inn in Wembley on Friday afternoon led to the evacuation of approximately 150 guests and staff. Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters attended the scene on Empire Way, with the London Fire Brigade receiving 29 emergency calls. The fire was extinguished in less than an hour, and there have been no reports of any casualties or injuries.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 August 2026 at 20:34

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