London's famous Somerset House will remain closed "until further notice" after firefighters tackled a blaze at the landmark¹.

The cause of the fire that damaged the roof of the building is under investigation², officials said.

The historic arts centre on the bank of the River Thames houses works by the likes of Vincent van Gogh, Manet and Cezanne.

London Fire Brigade said 20 fire engines attended and the age and design of the building proved a challenge for firefighters as they battled to contain the blaze.



Jonathan Reekie, the director of Somerset House Trust, said that while it was "too early" to comment on the building's condition, he was "confident" the damage was limited to one small area.