Black Eyed Peas singer Will-i-am among guests evacuated from London Hilton hotel during blaze drama
A large fire at a Hilton hotel in London forced the evacuation of guests including singer Will-i-am today.
The Black Eyed Peas singer was among 1,500 guests and staff forced to flee the 28-storey building in Park Lane, Mayfair.
It was a shock for the star ahead of his performance with bandmates at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park this evening.
Too hot: Black Eyed Peas singer Will-i-am is led away from the burning hotel
Emergency: Hundreds of guests and staff were evacuated from the building in Park Lane, central London
At least 20 firefighters were this evening tackling the blaze, which began in the kitchen on the second floor.
The hotel, built in 1963, has 453 rooms. It had a complete renovation in 2010. It is near Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace.
A spokesman for Metropolitan Police said no-one had been hurt in the fire.
Guests were evacuated from the building where four pumps and 20 firefighters were sent, London Fire Brigade said.
Explosive: Will.i.am and Fergie, left, take centre stage at the gig
Partners in rhyme: Will-i-am and Fergie perform at the Wireless Festival in Hyde Park
Prince of the people: Harry mixes with the crowd at the Wireless Festival
Later the Black Eyed Peas topped the bill at the Wireless Festival, playing to thousands of fans.
An excited Will-i-am tweeted: 'Peas rockin hyde park'.
Waiting game: Staff are evacuated to the side and rear of the building
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