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Firefighters tackle blaze in City | Firefighters tackle blaze in City |
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At least 40 firefighters are tackling a fire in a building in central London, London Fire Brigade (LFB) says. | At least 40 firefighters are tackling a fire in a building in central London, London Fire Brigade (LFB) says. |
LFB were called to the fire at Chancery Lane, near Holborn, just after 1530 BST on Wednesday. | LFB were called to the fire at Chancery Lane, near Holborn, just after 1530 BST on Wednesday. |
Flames can be seen reaching up to the sky from the roof of the five-storey building and eight fire engines are attending the scene. | |
The lane has been closed to traffic and all transport to the area has been diverted. | The lane has been closed to traffic and all transport to the area has been diverted. |
A BBC staff member based in Henry Wood House near Oxford Street said she can see smoke in the sky from her office. |