More than 70 firefighters are battling a fire at London’s Camden Lock Market this morning.
London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines are at the scene of the blaze and that members of the public should avoid the area.
Pictures on social media showed a significant fire with some users saying they could see the smoke from miles away.
One witness tweeted: “On a night bus I just passed the start of a big fire in Camden, now at Euston I’ve seen lots of ambulances head north.”
Witness Joan Ribes, 24, said: “We called the police to close the street to the traffic because it was very dangerous, the fire was flying through the air to the surrounding areas.
“The fire was moving very fast. People were watching, but we were scared the building could explode at any time since there are restaurants with kitchens nearby.”
A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said: “Police were called on Monday at 12.10am to Camden Lock Market to reports of a fire.
“London Fire Brigade were already at the scene when officers arrived. “It is unknown at this stage if any persons are injured, we await update.”
The area was hit by a major fire in 2008, shutting the attraction for several months.
