Huge fire engulfs west London tower block
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Two hundred firefighters and 40 fire engines are battling a large fire on a west London estate.
At least two people have been injured and flats at the 27-storey Grenfell Tower are being evacuated.
Footage on social media showed the building engulfed in fire, with flames stretching over a number of floors.
Crews continue to work hard at tower block fire in #NorthKensington Fire is from 2nd to top floor of 27 storey building
The fire brigade said the fire was from the 26th floor. One witness, Reo, told Sky News: “I was in my kitchen and heard smoke alarms. “I could see the whole right side of the building was on fire.”
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She said: “Police have moved everyone back out of direct sight but I can hear cracking and debris falling.”
Horrible to see ferocious flames engulf homes. Firefighters battling to rescue people #LatimerRoad
The tower block is on the Lancaster West Estate, between Latimer Road Underground station and Westfield’s White City shopping centre.
Police said: “At this stage we are aware of two people being treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.”
People still there. #grenfelltower being consumed
People still there. #grenfelltower being consumed