FINSBURY PARK, LONDON — A fire at a public house on Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park, North London, prompted an emergency response involving four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB).
The incident occurred on Friday, October 9, 2026, raising concerns among people in the surrounding community as emergency crews worked to contain the flames and prevent further damage to the property.
The London Fire Brigade confirmed that four people had left the building before firefighters arrived. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
What Happened During the Finsbury Park Fire?
According to an official statement from the London Fire Brigade, emergency services were called to the commercial property at approximately 12:53 p.m.
Firefighters from Islington, Kentish Town, Stoke Newington and Hornsey fire stations responded to the incident.
The blaze damaged a small section of flooring between the building’s ground floor and basement. Firefighters successfully extinguished the flames by 2:11 p.m., approximately one hour and 18 minutes after the initial emergency call.
Although the incident required a substantial emergency response, authorities reported no injuries.
Emergency Response and Fire Damage
The response involved four fire engines and around 25 firefighters, demonstrating the resources deployed to tackle the commercial property fire.
The confirmed damage was limited to a small portion of the flooring separating the ground floor from the basement. Officials have not disclosed a financial estimate of the damage or confirmed whether the affected public house has resumed normal operations.
The name of the establishment was not identified in the Brigade’s published incident report.
What Caused the Fire in Finsbury Park?
The exact cause of the Hornsey Road fire remains under investigation.
The London Fire Brigade has not publicly established whether the blaze resulted from an electrical fault, an accidental ignition or another source.
Residents and members of the public are encouraged to rely on official emergency service updates rather than unverified speculation about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Previous Major Fire in Finsbury Park
The latest incident follows another significant fire in Finsbury Park on September 10, 2026, when approximately 60 firefighters and eight fire engines responded to a blaze at a mixed-use building on Seven Sisters Road.
During that earlier emergency, a man was rescued from the building’s roof, while three other people escaped before firefighters arrived. All four were taken to hospital.
That fire was brought under control at approximately 5:29 a.m., with firefighters continuing to secure the scene afterwards. The September and October fires were separate incidents, and there is no confirmed connection between them.
Latest Finsbury Park Fire Update
As of October 12, 2026, the London Fire Brigade’s published report confirms that the October 9 Hornsey Road blaze was extinguished, four people escaped safely and no injuries were reported.
Investigators have yet to publicly announce a definitive cause.
Residents seeking further information can follow the official London Fire Brigade incident report for verified updates.
