London Fire Brigade was called just after 6 o’clock this morning.
The ground floor including a small studio and roof of the two-storey building were partially damaged by fire.
There are no reports of any injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Statement from the Watermans:
“Watermans confirms that London Fire Brigade were called to a fire at the arts centre building earlier today.
The fire, which has badly affected the venue’s smallest studio space, appears to have been started accidentally, involving a third party outside the building. According to the London Fire Brigade investigating team the fire then spread inside. The fire damage was contained within the studio space. However, water damage has affected the restaurant area below the studio space. No-one was inside the building at the time and there were no injuries.
For further information about the on-going investigation please contact the London Fire Brigade Press Office. The venue has been closed to the public since the 11th of April, this year.”
Statement from the Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council on the Fire at Watermans Arts Centre in Brentford:
Cllr Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council and Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development, said:
“London Fire Brigade were this morning called to a fire at the Watermans Arts Centre in Brentford. It is now extinguished. Thankfully no one was hurt, but the building has been damaged.
“The cause of the fire is being investigated by LFB, and our officers are at the scene to support them as required.
“Once the site is safe and handed back to the Council, we will assess the degree of damage to the building. We are also liaising with the Hounslow Arts Trust, who are currently based in the building, to understand the impact on them.”
For further information about the on-going investigation please contact the London Fire Brigade Press Office.
