Huge fire erupts at tower block opposite O2 arena as black smoke billows from flat into the sky
A HUGE fire has erupted at a tower block opposite the O2 arena with plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.
The blaze could be spotted from a balcony at New Providence Wharf, just off the Thames near Canary Wharf in east London.
A resident of Tower Hamlets posted on Facebook: "Flames reducing I have been told but be ready to evacuate.
"Second fire at this block where fire visible from the balcony, last fire showed major fire safety issues in the block."
London Fire Brigade confirmed they were responding to a blaze in Tower Hamlets.
A spokesperson said: "We’ve been called to a fire at a block of flats at New Providence Wharf on Fairmont Avenue in Tower Hamlets.
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"More info soon."
Footage of the blaze on social media shows thick black smoke pouring out of the tower block.
Facebook users have taken to the comments to express their shock and concern.
One wrote: "Oh, no! Please be safe everyone."
Another added: "Hope it’s out and everyone safe!"
A third said: "So scary! Hope no one is injured!"
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