North London residents watch in horror as fire engulfs building near synagogue
Emergency services rush to the scene of a fire in Stamford Hill |
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Social media footage depicts thick plumes of smoke bellowing from a building
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A fire has broken out near a synagogue in north London.
Social media footage depicts thick plumes of smoke bellowing from a building near a yeshiva on Cazenove Road in Stamford Hill.
GB News has contacted London Fire Brigade, who have confirmed the incident is ongoing.
A spokesman said: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire at a property on Cazenove Road in Stamford Hill.
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"The Brigade took the first of over 40 calls at 4.14pm and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Stoke Newington, Islington, Walthamstow and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
"People are advised to avoid the area at this time whilst firefighters work to bring the fire under control."
Video footage shared on social media shows crowds of local residents in the street, watching in horror as the blaze rips through what is thought to be a residential property.
Many of the people gathered on the street are dressed in Jewish garments, with the area home to a Jewish community, and several sites of religious worship close to the scene.
GB News is on the scene, and understands no injuries have currently been reported.
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