Good Morning Britain forced off air due to fire

Good Morning Britain failed to make it on air this morning (25 March) after a fire broke out at ITV Studios.

The ITV Studios on London’s South Bank were evacuated just before the programme’s 7.00am transmission slot, after a fire broke out in the post room. The presenters took to Twitter to keep viewers updated on what was happening while a pre-recorded programme played out instead.

“@GMB off air while we tackle fire at ITV Studios. A room on the 1st floor is alight. 50 people evacuated.” – The London Fire Brigade (@Londonfire)

Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard said that five fire engines were at the scene to deal with the incident. A few hours later the show tweeted to say that the incident was now over and that all staff were safely back inside.

Oh dear – there’s a fire alarm going off in the studio?!! @GMB was it @kategarraway ‘s hair spray again?? @ranvir01 pic.twitter.com/X0o6uhwYYW

— Ben Shephard (@benshephard) March 25, 2016

Lorraine played out as usual at 8.30am as Friday’s edition is recorded on Thursday. Good Morning Britain will return on Easter Monday at 7.00am on ITV.