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Tottenham Street: Fire crews tackle central London blaze Tottenham Street: Fire crews tackle central London blaze
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Around 40 firefighters are tackling a fire in central London, with smoke seen spreading across the capital's skyline.Around 40 firefighters are tackling a fire in central London, with smoke seen spreading across the capital's skyline.
Crews were called to a fire near Tottenham Street at 07:43 GMT on Thursday, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. Crews were called to a fire at two buildings near Tottenham Street at 07:43 GMT on Thursday, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
Six fire engines are in attendance.Six fire engines are in attendance.
The LFB urged people to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed to avoid smoke.The LFB urged people to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed to avoid smoke.
Alec McNally, station commander at the LFB, said the fire spread towards the roof of the building
Alec McNally, station commander at the LFB, said: "This morning crews were called to a fire at Tottenham Street that involved two buildings.
"[They] had to put out a fire that had developed onto an atrium-style conservatory, which was towards the roof of the building."
He added that the fire was now under control and one adult was rescued by firefighters and taken to hospital with "mild smoke inhalation".
Approximately 40 firefighters are attending the sceneApproximately 40 firefighters are attending the scene
BBC reporter Gem O'Reilly, at the scene, described the smell of the smoke as "horrendous" and "like burning chemicals".BBC reporter Gem O'Reilly, at the scene, described the smell of the smoke as "horrendous" and "like burning chemicals".
There is a heavy presence of ambulances, and at least one person has been seen by paramedics. One local resident added that it was a "toxic and acrid" smell.
Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene
The LFB said half of the ground floor of the building is alight.The LFB said half of the ground floor of the building is alight.
The brigade is using one of its 32m turntable ladders to help fight the fire from above.The brigade is using one of its 32m turntable ladders to help fight the fire from above.
Crews from Soho, Euston, Islington and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.Crews from Soho, Euston, Islington and surrounding fire stations are at the scene.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, the LFB said.The cause of the fire is not yet known, the LFB said.
Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene Black smoke was seen from various points in central London on Thursday morning
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