Residents have been evacuated from their homes as firefighters are working to tackle a huge blaze at a warehouse in west London.

The fire is located on Oxgate Lane in Brent at a business park, and involves a multi-use warehouse building consisting of two floors.

The majority of the structure and its roof is currently alight.

London Fire Brigade said: “Around 70 people from a neighbouring residential block have been evacuated as a precaution whilst firefighting operations are carried out.”

The fire started at 9.14pm and the cause is not yet known.

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The fire has broken out at a warehouse in Brent, west London.

The blaze on Oxgate Lane is located on a business park, and involves a multi-use warehouse building consisting of two floors.

The majority of the structure and its roof is currently alight.

Map of area of warehouse fire in Brent

A huge warehouse fire has broken out in Brent(Image: LFB)

Olivia BeesonToday00:11 BST

Residents closeby to the fire have been evacuated as it continuees to burn. Around 150 firefighters are tackling the blaze.

London Fire Brigade said: “Around 70 people from a neighbouring residential block have been evacuated as a precaution whilst firefighting operations are carried out.

“Residents in the local area are advised to keep doors and windows closed where possible. This is due to the significant amount of smoke being produced by the fire.”

Olivia Beeson

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