Somerset House will undergo a “phased reopening” this weekend after more than 100 fire crews responded to a blaze at the former stately home at the weekend.
In a statement on X, Somerset House said: “We are pleased to confirm that we are able to commence a phased reopening of Somerset House, following Saturday’s fire.”
It added the fire had been “successfully contained to one part of the building”.
“London Fire Brigade’s operation onsite has ended and its investigation will continue.”
The fire broke out in the west wing just before midday on Saturday.
The house is used as an arts venue, and is also home to the Courtauld Gallery, an art museum that houses the collection of the Samuel Courtauld Trust, including masterpieces ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
Van Gogh’s famed Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear is one of the masterpieces housed in the gallery.
However, there were no artworks in the part of the building that was on fire, a spokesman for the venue previously said.
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