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Fire at PM Starmer's Home Sparks Counter-Terror Probe

5/12/2025

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A fire erupted at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's north London residence on May 12, igniting concern. The London Fire Brigade swiftly extinguished the flames in just 22 minutes, limiting damage to the entrance and thankfully resulting in no injuries. Counter-terrorism police are now probing the incident, with a cordon established for further investigation.

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A fire erupted at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's north London residence on May 12, igniting concern. The London Fire Brigade swiftly extinguished the flames in just 22 minutes, limiting damage to the entrance and thankfully resulting in no injuries. Counter-terrorism police are now probing the incident, with a cordon established for further investigation.