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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. | 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 fire is in the Immigration and Appeals Commission building in Bream Buildings. | The fire is in the Immigration and Appeals Commission building in Bream Buildings. |
There are no reports of any injuries or people being trapped in the building. | There are no reports of any injuries or people being trapped in the building. |
The fifth floor and the roof of the building are alightLFB said the fifth floor and roof of the building were alight. | |
Police cordoned off Chancery Lane at the junction with Fleet Street and stopped traffic from entering. | |
A BBC staff member based in Henry Wood House near Oxford Street said she can see smoke in the sky from her office. | A BBC staff member based in Henry Wood House near Oxford Street said she can see smoke in the sky from her office. |
Andrew Tipler, an employee at the Salad Factory on Chancery Lane, said he can see and smell smoke but cannot see any flames. | Andrew Tipler, an employee at the Salad Factory on Chancery Lane, said he can see and smell smoke but cannot see any flames. |
He said the police have not instructed them to evacuate the premises. | He said the police have not instructed them to evacuate the premises. |
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