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| The Mall fire: Blaze hits Walthamstow shopping centre | The Mall fire: Blaze hits Walthamstow shopping centre |
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| A huge fire has broken out at a shopping centre in east London. | A huge fire has broken out at a shopping centre in east London. |
| More than 125 firefighters, with 20 fire engines, are tackling the blaze at The Mall shopping centre in Selborne Road, Walthamstow. | |
| London Fire Brigade, which was called at about 07:40 BST, said part of the roof was alight. The cause is not yet known. | London Fire Brigade, which was called at about 07:40 BST, said part of the roof was alight. The cause is not yet known. |
| Waltham Forest Police said officers were dealing with a major incident and advised people to stay away. | Waltham Forest Police said officers were dealing with a major incident and advised people to stay away. |
| The Mall has 66 stores across one floor, with a small upper area for restaurants. | The Mall has 66 stores across one floor, with a small upper area for restaurants. |
| Station manager Steve Smith, who is at the scene, said: "There is a lot of smoke so we would advise local residents to keep their doors and windows closed while crews tackle the fire. | Station manager Steve Smith, who is at the scene, said: "There is a lot of smoke so we would advise local residents to keep their doors and windows closed while crews tackle the fire. |
| "There are local road closures in place so motorists should avoid the area where possible." | "There are local road closures in place so motorists should avoid the area where possible." |