More than 100 people were evacuated and two were taken to hospital because of a fire in a building in East London, reported PA media and DPA, quoted by BTA.
The Fire Service in London is conducting a “major rescue and search operation” following a report of a fire at 01:44 GMT. Over 200 firefighters and 45 fire engines battled the flames.
London Fire Chief Andy Rowe said a major incident had been declared to focus resources on the blaze. New drones and ladders with a height of 64 and 32 meters were used.