Major blaze erupts in central London filling skyline with smoke seen for miles & turning air ‘hazy’ during rush hour
A HUGE fire has broken out in central London today during rush hour.
The blaze was visible for miles on Thursday morning with smoke billowing into the capital's skyline.
The fire and rescue service for London said they were tackling the flames near Tottenham Street in Fitzrovia.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were at the inferno.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) urged people to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed.
Footage taken from the 8th floor of the BBC Broadcasting House appeared to show the plume around Tottenham Court Road.
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One person wrote on social media: "It absolutely stinks here in Oxford Circus.
"The air is hazy with smoke."
Another said: "I'm going to the Mick Jones exhibition round there later!"
A LFB spokesperson said: "Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are at the scene of a fire near Tottenham Street in #Fitzrovia.
"Please avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to smoke travel."
