Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:11pm on 07 Feb 2024,Wednesday International
Explosions heard near London's Old Bailey resulted in staff evacuation after black smoke poured from a nearby building. Around 25 firefighters responded to an incident at an electrical substation, causing power outages in the area. The London Fire Brigade is on the scene, with trials postponed. The cause of the incident is unknown. Recorder of London Mark Lucraft KC mentioned hearing the explosion, stating it's too early to determine when the courthouse might reopen. This follows a recent incident of falling debris, prompting maintenance acknowledgment and budget allocation for the historic courthouse.
