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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.
Chancery Lane has been closed to traffic and all transport to the area has been diverted. 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.
The road has been closed at the High Holborn end and the police said they may close the Fleet Street end as well, Mr Tipler said.
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