Netflix's long -awaited Bafta -Afterparty was poured in chaos after a major fire was torn by the exclusive Chiltern Firehouse Hotel in the center of London – just a few days before the event.
Months of careful planning and tens of thousands of pounds have now gone up in smoke, because the streaming giant is forced to find a last-minute replacement for his lush bash after awards.
Hollywood stars, including Selena Gomez, 32 and Zoe Saldana, 46, were expected to attend the prestigious meeting, with many of Netflix's top talent who stay at the five-star location.
Wallace and Gromit -Maker Nick Park, CBE, would also check in for the glittering Bafta -Ceremony on Sunday.
While a source close to the situation the Sun told you: 'This is the ultimate nightmare for Netflix and organizers.
'Every year they spend tens of thousands to set up the largest and best Bafta after party.
“At the moment everything is in the balance while they get the fire under control and assess the damage.”
They have now confirmed that the streaming giant is forced this weekend to urgently find a new location for the stars-lined event this weekend.
About 100 people were evacuated before firefighters arrived to combat the fire in the Chilern Firehouse
A fireman wears a woman in safety outside Chilern Firehouse
Netflix's long -awaited Bafta -Afterparty was poured in chaos after a major fire was torn by the exclusive Chiltern Firehouse Hotel in Central London – only a few days before the event
Hollywood stars including Selena Gomez, 32 and Zoe Saldana, 46, would attend to the prestigious meeting, with many of Netflix's top talent to stay in the five-star location
The fire, which broke out on Friday, quickly spread from the ground floor to the roof and forced a massive evacuation of more than 100 people from the historic hotel and restaurant of Marylebone. The guest list for the afterparty of Netflix is ​​expected to be in the hundreds, with participants from previous years, including Ellie Goulding, Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.
The London Fire Brigade confirmed that four fire engines and around 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were called on site at 2.52 pm.
Before firefighters arrived, around 100 people were evacuated from the luxury hotel, which also has a restaurant on the ground floor.
The eruption broke only a few hours before Valentine's Day Dinner in the extraction system of the building that leads from the ground floor to the roof.
A plant space at the roof level was also on fire, but officials said that the cause of the fire at this stage is unknown.
In a statement they said: 'The Ducking in the extraction system of the ground floor to the roof of the building is on fire. About 100 people were evacuated before the brigade arrived. '
Chiltern Firehouse -owner Andre Balazs expressed his gratitude to emergency crews and revealed that one of the firefighters who tackles the Inferno was previously stationed in the building when it worked as a fire station 30 years ago.
Celebrity Charlie Casely Hayford depicted while people are evacuated from the circumference of the Chilern Firehouse
Fire brigade crews fight to save the Chilern Firehouse
The fire is torn to the roof through the building
Smoke waves from the building while fire staff fights against the fire
He said: 'Earlier tonight a fire broke out at Chiltern Firehouse. We are grateful to confirm that no one was injured and that our guests and staff evacuated safely. The fire is now completely contained. '
Balazs added: 'From now on, because this is still a live situation, we have no confirmation of what caused the fire, but the fire brigade is investigating. In the meantime, the Chilern Firehouse will remain closed until further notice. '
The Chiltern Firehouse is a restaurant and boutique hotel, with rooms that cost no less than £ 5,000 per night, and occupies the Grade II -granted building of the former Marylebone brindle station.
It was opened in 2013 and has 26 suites and is extremely popular with both A-list celebrities and royals.
London Fire Brigade said: 'Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters were called a fire in a hotel on Chiltern Street in Marylebone.
'There is a fire in the Ducing that leads from the ground floor to the roof of the four -storey hotel with a restaurant on the ground floor. A plant space at roof level is also on fire.
'About a hundred people evacuated the building before the brigade arrived.
Firefighters rushed to the hotspot of the celebrity after reports of a fire
About 100 people were evacuated from the building before firefighters arrived
The eruption broke out just a few hours before Valentine's Day dinner service
The fire began in the building of the building in its extraction system
About 125 firefighters and 20 fire engines were called to the incident
'The 999 control officers of the Brigade were called for the first time on 1452 and were deployed from Euston, Soho, Paddington, Soho, West Hampstead, Kensington and Chelsea Fire stations and are still on site.
“The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.”
Metropolitan Police has confirmed that they have also been called on site and helps with road closures in the area.
A staff member arrived for work in the hotel to find it in flames. Speaking with the metro, he said: 'It's shocking. I just hope that everyone is in order. '
While a shopping worker in Chiltern Street, where the hotel is located, said: “The roof is completely on fire. It is really f ***** d. It is no longer under control and everyone evacuates. '
Fire staff fights the fire in the former fire station of Marylebone on Chiltern Street
Fire brigade crews were called for the first time at 2.52 pm and stay on stage
The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage, officials say
The hotel was originally built in 1889
The fire has spread to the roof where there is also a plant space on fire
Other employees on the street described how the fire deteriorated when the smoke remained out of the building.
A coffee shop on the street, how Matcha, gave free hot drinks to the evacuated guests. The owner said, “It is a very sad moment, not only for the building, but also for the community.”
Originally built 1889, the building is now owned by American hotelier Mr Balazs, who also runs the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, and Sunset Beach Hotel on Shelter Island, New York.
Some hotel customers are Madonna, Orlando Bloom, Tom Cruise, Rihanna and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly also seen who sneak into the hotel before their relationship was made public.
Last night the hotel organized the pre-Bafta dinner of Brunello Cucinelli with Hollywood stars Mark Ruffalo and Morena Baccarin who leave the hotel and the English actress Ellie Bamber.
Jack Grealisk was also spotted and left the luxury hotspot shortly after midnight.
MailOnline has approached Netflix and Chiltern Firehouse for further comments.
