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.
The tower block of flats which is currently on fire is believed to be Dunedin House, North Woolwich. The block of flats is 20 stories high and the fire brigade have said the blaze started on the 17th floor, reports My London.
