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Nathan Louis & Liam Buckler

House on UK's Billionaires' Row destroyed as it burns down in massive fire

A house on UK's Billionaires' Row has burned down after being destroyed by a massive fire in the early hours of this morning.

At 3.45am today, around 40 firefighters were called to a property on The Bishops Avenue - nicknamed 'Billionaires' Row' - in north London.

The roof, first floor and ground floor of the detached house have been completely destroyed.

The huge fire, which is currently under investigation, was brought under control by 6am but emergency services were still at the scene into the morning.

A house on one of the most expensive streets in the world has been largely destroyed in a fire (London Fire Brigade / SWNS)

The area has been cordoned off by emergency services and the cause of the inferno is being probed by investigators.

Station commander Rob Hazzard said: "The property is believed to be disused and empty at the time of the fire, so fortunately there were no reports of any injuries.

"Firefighters were faced with a significant fire on arrival which involved the whole of this large building.

The blaze, which is currently under investigation, was brought under control by 6am (London Fire Brigade / SWNS)

"Crews worked hard to tackle the blaze and bring it under control."

The house is situated in The Bishops Avenue that has some 66 mansions has been given the nickname of 'Billionaires' Row'.

Properties sell for millions and millions of pounds and the street is thought to be one of the most expensive to buy in on the globe.

Station commander Rob Hazzard said the property is not believed to be in use at this time and there have been no reports of any injuries. (London Fire Brigade / SWNS)

According to reports, many of the homes are left empty during large parts of the year.

The Bishops Avenue has over 66 mansions and is home to some of the world's richest individuals.

Reportedly, the Saudi royal family sold ten properties along the street for a staggering £73million - and it is home to some of the richest and most exclusive families.

The Bishops Avenue - a street so exclusive it is known as Billionaires’ Row (SWNS)

Some of the illustrious names to live there include Paul McCartney's ex Heather Mills who lived in an apartment in one of the houses.

The mega-rich owners to live on the street have also included Richard Desmond, former owner of Express Newspapers and Channel 5, as well as members of the Saudi royal family and Poju Zabludowicz - a billionaire art collector and philanthropist.

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