More than 125 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats in east London. Footage appeared to show thick plumes of smoke barrelling out of the top floor windows of the building on Manwood Street in the north Woolwich docklands.
Eyewitnesses near the 17-storey block also reported seeing flames. Firefighters are simultaneously tackling a blaze involving around one hectare of grass opposite the block, which is close to London City Airport.
It is not known what caused either fire. London Fire Brigade said the flat was on the 17th floor, while firefighters are also tackling a hectare of grass on fire opposite the tower block.
