Oxford Street fire closes section of road 7 November 2013 Last updated at 15:12 Part of Oxford Street in central London was closed after a fire broke out on the first floor of a building. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said crews were called at 11:00 GMT. A spokesman said 20 firefighters and four fire engines were sent. The fire, in a building which is being refurbished, was brought under control just after 12:00, LFB said. The street, closed between Tottenham Court Road and Berwick Street, reopened about half an hour later. The cause of the fire is under investigation, said LFB.