Flames engulf block of flats sending smoke billowing into sky as 100 firefighters rush to tackle inferno
AROUND 100 firefighters are fighting a massive blaze at a London restaurant which has now engulfed flats.
The London Fire Brigade believes the takeaway in Holloway, North London, was alight by 6am with half of the ground floor and two flats on the first and second floors still on fire.
Reports of the fire on Seven Sisters Road were first received at 3.45am with crews from Holloway, Kentish Town, Islington, Euston and others attending the scene.
In the early hours of this morning, 15 fire engines were tackling the blaze.
Around 20 calls were phoned in to London Fire Brigade in connection with the incident as the cause remains unknown.
Investigators will likely examine the scene once the fire has been brought under control and the area is safe.
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Station Commander Mike Watts, who is at the scene, said: "There are road closures in place and we urge people to avoid the area, particularly as we head into rush hour, due to congestion in the area.
"The fire is producing a lot of smoke in the vicinity and local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed while we work to bring the fire under control."
