Sixty firefighters are currently battling a fire at a mixed-use building on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park, north London, with half of the roof of the end-of-terrace structure alight, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB).
Eight fire engines are at the scene, and crews from Holloway, Stoke Newington, Kentish Town, Islington and surrounding fire stations have been deployed to tackle the blaze. The LFB confirmed the fire involves a building used as both a residential block and a commercial unit.
First call at 3:36am
The Brigade's Control Officers took the first of more than 10 calls to the fire at 03:36am, and the incident was reported as ongoing in a live update. The LFB spokesperson said in a statement: "Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire at a mixed-use building on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park."
"Half of the roof of an end-of-terrace building used as a residential block and commercial unit is alight. The Brigade's Control Officers took the first of more than 10 calls to the fire at 03:36am and sent crews from Holloway, Stoke Newington, Kentish Town, Islington and surrounding fire stations to the scene."
Impact on the community
The fire at the mixed-use building has drawn a significant emergency response, and the LFB has described the situation as a live event. The building's dual use as residential and commercial space means the fire could affect both local businesses and residents, though no casualties have been reported in the initial updates.
The LFB has not yet provided details on the cause of the fire or the extent of damage beyond the roof being alight. The incident continues to unfold, and further updates are expected from the fire brigade as crews work to bring the blaze under control.
Firefighters remain on the scene at Seven Sisters Road, and the LFB has indicated that more information will be released as the operation progresses. Residents and local businesses are advised to follow official updates from the London Fire Brigade for the latest information on the fire and any road closures or safety measures in the area.
