Huge blaze next to North London tube station as 80 firefighters called to scene

Fifteen people were led to safety from the affected properties

Twelve fire engines and about 80 firefighters have been called to a building fire in North London.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the fire on High Road in Wood Green has affected two adjoining buildings of mixed-use.

The blaze occurred near Turnpike Lane tube station on the high street.

“The fire is now under control but firefighters will remain on scene through the night working to fully extinguish the fire,” the LFB said in a statement.

The LFB received the first of 25 calls about the fire at 21.25pm on Monday, July 6 and the blaze was brought under control by around midnight.

Crews were mobilised from Hornsey, Tottenham, Southgate, Holloway and surrounding fire stations to the scene.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

Fifteen people were led to safety from the affected properties.

Two people were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service to be treated for smoke inhalation.

Road closures remain in place on High Road near the junction with Turnpike Lane.

The LFB have told members of the public to avoid the area and to expect some traffic disruption.