Good Morning Britain taken off air as fire forces studio evacuation

ITV replaced the live show with pre-recorded material after a fire broke out at its London headquarters.

By Catherine Healy Friday 25 Mar 2016, 11:42 AM

Mar 25th 2016, 11:42 AM 15,123 Views 4 Comments

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ITV BREAKFAST SHOW Good Morning Britain was forced off air this morning after a fire broke out at the broadcaster’s London studios.

London Fire Brigade said around 50 people were safely evacuated from the building after the blaze damaged part of a post room on the first floor.

Four fire engines were called to the scene just before 7am and the fire was extinguished by 8.45am.

The fire in a post room at ITV Studios is out. We'll try & get people back in ASAP https://t.co/VIlwzo5tMw © @holly pic.twitter.com/ZgemyM6LyC
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) March 25, 2016

Source: London Fire Brigade/Twitter

The live show was replaced by pre-recorded material, including a rerun of cooking programme Dinner Date – a change that left some viewers confused.

Where is @GMB I've woken up to Dinner Date on ITV ?
— Caroline (@lostpixie00) March 25, 2016

Source: Caroline/Twitter

Hello @ITV where is @GMB why am I seeing @Dinner_Date
— Shazann C (@shazhairdresser) March 25, 2016

Source: Shazann C/Twitter

Presenter Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh later took time to meet some of the firefighters at the scene.

Every cloud! @kategarraway @ranvir01 making the most of the opportunity with Soho Blue Watch @GMB pic.twitter.com/jEceECDdcc
— Ben Shephard (@benshephard) March 25, 2016

Source: Ben Shephard/Twitter

Our @FireLambeth crews met Good Morning Britain's @kategarraway & @ranvir01 after we dealt with ITV Studio fire. pic.twitter.com/flQVLcA0yJ
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) March 25, 2016

Source: London Fire Brigade/Twitter

The cause of the blaze has not yet been established, London Fire Brigade said.

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Good Morning Britain taken off air as fire forces studio evacuation

ITV replaced the live show with pre-recorded material after a fire broke out at its London headquarters.

Read: Enjoy the Good Friday weather – we’re in for a cold and wet Easter weekend