Fire breaks out in London Chinatown

Firefighters are tackling a fire that broke out in central London’s Chinatown.

The fire began in a four-storey building in the area. The London Fire Brigade has said that 20% of the basement as well as the kitchen were alight. The building, which is located in Gerrard Place, houses a restaurant and flats.

Witnesses have reported seeing thick smoke coming from the building.

Firefighters have been equipped with two hoses, breathing apparatus and a thermal camera to fight through the smoke and tackle the fire.

London Ambulance Service has said that no one has been reported injured or has required treatment as of yet.

Sad to witness a fire in #Chinatown firemen on scene v quickly pic.twitter.com/WWvmfoeB78

— Anna Young (@annalouisey) July 10, 2016

@BBC_HaveYourSay yes no one hurt that we know of, yes can use it and this? pic.twitter.com/YgRuM7pZ9n

— Anna Young (@annalouisey) July 10, 2016