London church described as ‘historical treasure’ destroyed by fire

No injuries reported after 80 firefighters battle blaze at St Mark’s church in St John’s Wood, north-west London

Authorities are investigating after a heritage-listed church in north-west London, described as an “architectural and historical treasure”, was destroyed by fire.

Eighty firefighters battled the blaze at St Mark’s church in Hamilton Terrace, St John’s Wood, from 11.19pm on Thursday until it was under control at 2.22am on Friday, the London fire brigade (LFB) said.