American hotel magnate Andre Balazs, whose property portfolio also includes Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmon, said the cause is under investigation and the Chiltern Firehouse would be closed until further notice.
The front facade of Chiltern Firehouse suffered heavy smoke damage and the London Fire Brigade confirmed the roof and third floor were destroyed in the fire.
A luxury London hotel which was devastated by a fire could have to wait years before reopening, an architect has said.
‘We know in fact one of those who rushed to the Chiltern Firehouse this evening had been stationed in the building when it was a fire station 30 years ago.
Chiltern Firehouse was set to host a star-studded Bafta party when a fire broke out from a pizza oven on Valentine’s Day and ripped through the third floor and roof.
