Early Monday morning, a fire broke out at the north London home of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The incident, which occurred just after 1 a.m. local time, caused damage to the property’s entrance, according to the Metropolitan Police. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Two fire engines swiftly responded to the scene, extinguishing the blaze within approximately 30 minutes, as confirmed by the London Fire Brigade, who described the fire as ‘small’.
The Metropolitan Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and have maintained a police cordon around the property while their inquiries continue. While the Prime Minister and his family reside at 10 Downing Street, the property in Kentish Town is a rented residence. This location has previously been the subject of protests; last year, several activists were arrested for displaying a banner outside the home.
The incident follows other recent high-profile arson attempts or fires at political figures’ homes, highlighting an increasing concern for the security of public officials. The investigation is likely to focus on determining whether the fire was accidental or deliberate. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the ongoing police investigation.
