Around 25 people were rescued from a burning building in West Hampstead early this morning.
More than 70 firefighters and ten fire engines were called to the blaze at a terrace housed converted into flats in Lyncroft Gardens today at 3.09am today (November 28).
The crew evacuated around 25 people to safety and there were no reports of any injuries.
Part of a flat on the third floor and half of the roof of the building were damaged by the flames.
It was eventually under control by 5.23am.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Station Commander Ken Spratt, who was at the scene, said: "One of the brigade's 64-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to tackle the fire from height. Drones were also used to survey the incident from above, providing incident commanders with an aerial view to support with developing tactics.
"West Hampstead Fire Station has been set up as a rest centre for residents affected by the fire."
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