West Hampstead roof fire forces evacuation of 25 people to safety

Firefighters at the scene on Lyncroft Gardens in West Hampstead, London. - (London Fire Brigade/PA Wire)

Ten fire engines evacuated people from a building after a fire broke out in London on Thursday morning.

The London Fire Brigade said on social media around 70 firefighters were at the fire in a roof in West Hampstead, which has been brought under control.

The brigade said part of the roof of a house in Lyncroft Gardens was on fire.

Firefighters have evacuated around 25 people to safety.

There were no reports of any injuries.

(London Fire Brigade/PA Wire)

Station Commander Ken Spratt, who is at the scene, said: “One of the Brigade’s 64-metre turntable ladders is being used at the scene as a water tower to tackle the fire from height.

“Drones are also being used to survey the incident from above, providing incident commanders with an aerial view to support with developing tactics.

“West Hampstead Fire Station has been set up as a rest centre for residents affected by the fire.”

The London Fire Brigade said the first call was made just after 3am with crew from West Hampstead, Paddington, North Kensington and Hendon on the scene.