A fire has erupted at the former BBC Television Centre in London's White City.
Over 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are battling the blaze, with smoke visible from the exterior of the building.
Pictures from the scene show crews at the Helios Building at the BBC's former headquarters, which has since been turned into flats and a restaurant.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said on X: "Crews continue to work at the scene of a fire in White City.
"We're asking people to avoid the area as this incident will remain ongoing for some time. The fire is currently affecting floors towards the top of the building.
"A restaurant, external decking and ducting is currently alight. An unknown number of flats have also potentially been affected by the fire."
Nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precaution.
A rest centre has been set up for those who have been forced to leave their homes.
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Smoke can be seen rising out of the building
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According to the building's website, it accommodates 162 homes, a 47-bedroom hotel and a gym.
Wood Lane has been closed to traffic, and people have been told to avoid the area.
The LFB said the first reports of the fire were received just after 3am this morning.
Crews from Hammersmith, North Kensington, Kensington, Chiswick and surrounding fire stations were sent to the scene.
Two 32-metre turntable ladders have been deployed as water towers try to extinguish the fire from above.
The LFB's drone team is also in attendance to provide greater situation awareness.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
In an update at 8.20am, the LFB said: "Firefighters continue to work to extinguish the fire affecting a mixed-use building in White City. We are expected to remain on scene throughout the day."
Firefighters have erected two 32-metre turntables to battle the flames
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The LFB had to deal with 2,387 outdoor fires between May 1 and September 30, 2024.
One person has been treated by paramedics and then discharged at the scene of the blaze.
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 3.13am today to reports of a fire on Wood Lane in White City.
"We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and our hazardous area response team.
"We have treated one patient and discharged them at the scene.
"The incident is ongoing and we remain on scene as a precaution, working closely with our emergency services partners."
The Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan posted on X saying: "Thanks to the hardworking firefighters who continue to tackle a major fire in White City.
"Residents have been safely evacuated, with a rest centre in place.
"Wood Lane remains closed, and crews are expected on scene throughout the day."
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