London Fire Brigade said firefighters are investigating reports of smoke in the basement of the Shard. There is no suggestion at this stage that there is a fire.
As a precaution the building has been evacuated, it’s thought around 900 people were in the building at the time of the incident. As of 1145, the smoke had begun to dissipate but crews continue to investigate what caused the smoke.
No injuries have been reported.
Seven fire engines and around 50 firefighters are at the scene, this is normal for this type of building. Firefighters from Dockhead, Lambeth, Old Kent Road, Soho, Shoreditch, and Whitechapel fire stations are at the scene.
The Brigade was called at 1030.