Massive Blaze Devours Paddington Building

Half of the ground floor of a five-storey building on Craven Road, Paddington, is engulfed in flames, the London Fire Brigade confirmed at 5.30pm on Thursday.

Firefighters Battle Flames with Full Force

The brigade was alerted around 4.40pm and swiftly dispatched ten fire engines from Paddington, Kensington, North Kensington, Euston, and nearby stations to tackle the blaze.

Chaos on the Streets: Road Closures in Effect

Road closures are now in place, with authorities urging locals and commuters to steer clear of the area for safety reasons.

At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown,” said an LFB spokesperson.

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