Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a flat as part of its roof is alight.

Images show flames spreading at a flat on Elm Road in Wembley today (January 29).

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The building and surrounding buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure and people are advised to avoid the area.

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Crews were first called at 4.42pm, and twenty fire engines were sent.

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One of the London Fire Brigade’s 32 metre turntable ladders are being used as a water tower to help extinguish the fire.

The cause of the fire is not known yet, the London Fire Brigade said.