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 at a mixed-use building near Tottenham Street at 07:43 GMT on Thursday, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.

A fire has broken out in central London with smoke seen billowing across the skyline. London Fire Brigade said around six fire engines and 40 firefighters are tackling a fire at a mixed use building on Tottenham Street in Euston. A LFB spokesperson said: “Half of the ground floor is alight.

Residents in the central London area are being urged to keep their windows closed as commuters took to social media to complain of the 'stink' caused by the blaze that erupted just before rush hour

A fire in Fitzrovia in central London has filled the air with smoke as emergency service tackle the blaze. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been at a fire near Tottenham Street since around 8.