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| Fire destroys Shoreditch offices | Fire destroys Shoreditch offices |
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| More than 100 firefighters are tackling a fire that started in a restaurant and office block in central London. | More than 100 firefighters are tackling a fire that started in a restaurant and office block in central London. |
| Flames took hold at about 0400 GMT at the four-storey building in Tabernacle Street, on the border between Shoreditch and the City of London. | Flames took hold at about 0400 GMT at the four-storey building in Tabernacle Street, on the border between Shoreditch and the City of London. |
| It is believed the fire started at the Sosho Restaurant before spreading. | |
| Some 20 fire-engines are at the scene and spilling over into City Road, which is partly closed. A BBC reporter said the fire had spread to two buildings. | |
| There are currently no reports of injuries. | |
| Smoke can be seen as far away as Hackney and Liverpool Street Station, with London Fire Brigade taking numerous calls from people in surrounding areas. | Smoke can be seen as far away as Hackney and Liverpool Street Station, with London Fire Brigade taking numerous calls from people in surrounding areas. |
| The London Fire Brigade said 50% of the roof was alight | The London Fire Brigade said 50% of the roof was alight |
| Local resident Dan Lewis said: "I was in bed and heard an explosion at about 0630. | Local resident Dan Lewis said: "I was in bed and heard an explosion at about 0630. |
| "We heard several fire engines arrive and I can see 11 engines from my window." | "We heard several fire engines arrive and I can see 11 engines from my window." |
| A London Fire Brigade spokesman said 50% of the roof was alight, with flames also inside the building and especially strong on the second and third floors. | A London Fire Brigade spokesman said 50% of the roof was alight, with flames also inside the building and especially strong on the second and third floors. |
| He continued: "There is a lot of smoke and it can be seen from quite a distance. | He continued: "There is a lot of smoke and it can be seen from quite a distance. |
| "There is a lot of fire inside the building." | |
| He added that it was impossible to tell the level of damage to the building at this stage. | He added that it was impossible to tell the level of damage to the building at this stage. |
| The cause of the fire was still unknown, he added. | The cause of the fire was still unknown, he added. |
| A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said: "We will be there assisting with cordons. | A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said: "We will be there assisting with cordons. |
| "We will be making sure people in the area are safe." | "We will be making sure people in the area are safe." |
| Tabernacle Street and City Road from Old Street to Finsbury Square remain closed. | |
| There are also partial closures on Worship Street, Paul Street and Bonhill Street. | |
| Police have reported that the fire is now under control. | |