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Major fire breaks out near palace Blaze hits actor's historic home
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A fire has broken out at a 17th Century mansion near Hampton Court Palace in south-west London. A historic building that was once home to Shakespearean actor David Garrick has caught fire in south-west London.
The entire roof of David Garrick Mansion on Hampton Court Road has been destroyed in the fire, which began at about 1129 BST. The entire roof of the Grade I listed Garrick's Villa in Hampton Court Road has been destroyed in the fire, which began at about 1129 BST.
No injuries were reported and 10 fire engines were sent to the scene. Witnesses said work was taking place at the mansion at the time of the blaze. No injuries were reported and 10 fire engines were sent to the scene. Witnesses said work was taking place at the building at the time of the blaze.
Transport for London has put bus diversions in place around the fire. Transport for London has put bus diversions in place around the area.
Half of the building's second floor was also on fire, a fire brigade spokeswoman said. Half of the building's second floor also caught fire, a fire brigade spokeswoman said.
All occupants of the building have been evacuated.All occupants of the building have been evacuated.
London Ambulance Service sent two ambulances and a fast response car to the scene, but no patients have been treated. London Ambulance Service sent two ambulances and a fast response car to the scene, but no-one has received treatment.
'Smoke everywhere'
Harry Lansdale, a barman at the nearby Kings Arms pub, said police had cordoned off the area.
"The whole road is gridlocked," he said. "I've seen loads and loads of police and fire engines driving towards it."
He added: "There's loads of smoke everywhere. The police have blocked the road. No-one can get through."
David Garrick is regarded as one of Britain's greatest actors, and the founding father of the "realist" school of acting.
Built in the Middle Ages, the building was acquired by the actor in 1754 as his country retreat.
It was converted into apartments in 1969, retaining some of the features installed by the actor.
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