Sixty firefighters tackle blaze at flat above shop in Wood Green

It is understood that part of the second-floor flat above a shop is alight. The London Fire Brigade was first alerted to reports of a fire at around 7:22am on Tuesday morning. Crews from Hornsey, Tottenham, Holloway and surrounding fire stations were subsequently dispatched to the scene. The brigade is urging people to avoid the area while crews get the fire under control. Road closures are currently in place with the A105 High Road closed in both directions. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage. Footage on social media showed thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky, as the roof of the building could be seen ablaze. Residents were consequently evacuated from the properties.