A huge 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.
The People's Channel contacted London Fire Brigade, who 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 residents in the street, watching in horror as the blaze ripped 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 Jewish communities, as well as several sites of religious worship.
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GB News understands no injuries have been reported.
A large police cordon has been established, blocking access to Cazenove Road and neighbouring streets, with dozens of emergency vehicles at the scene.
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Crowds increased in the area as schoolchildren and other passers-by attempted to access the street.
Britain's News Channel has heard from residents at the scene, who have claimed the fire is not thought to be suspicious and started in the kitchen of one of the properties.
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