Fire Breaks Out at Kosher Supermarket in North London

London's fire service responded to a fire at a kosher supermarket in the Golders Green neighborhood on May 27, 2026. The London Fire Brigade mobilized 15 fire engines and about 100 firefighters after receiving dozens of calls. The fire affected a ground-floor shop and rear storage area at Kosher Kingdom and produced a significant amount of smoke.

The London Fire Brigade said the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Metropolitan Police officers assisted with road closures and evacuations. Police stated it is too early to determine the cause. No injuries have been reported.

The incident follows a series of arson attacks on synagogues and community sites in Golders Green over recent months. K. to raise its national threat level from substantial to severe. A little-known Iran-linked group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya, has claimed responsibility for almost all the incidents, according to SITE Intelligence Group.

London police created a new community protection team last month to protect the Jewish community.