Emergency services are responding to a major fire at one of Britain’s largest Jewish supermarkets in north London.
Fire crews, police and paramedics were called to the scene at Kosher Kingdom on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens after reports of a significant blaze at the premises.
The London Fire Brigade urged residents and motorists to avoid the area while firefighters worked to bring the incident under control.
Large plumes of smoke could reportedly be seen rising above the surrounding area as emergency crews established a cordon around the supermarket and nearby roads.
The cause of the fire has not yet been established, and there was no immediate confirmation of injuries.
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Golders Green is home to one of Britain’s largest Jewish communities, with the supermarket serving residents across north London and surrounding areas.
Witnesses described a major emergency response, with multiple fire engines arriving at the scene during the incident.
A spokesman from the brigade said: “A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
“Please avoid the area whilst firefighters work to extinguish the fire.
“The Brigade received the first of 33 calls about the fire at 6.47 am.
“Control Officers have mobilised ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from Finchley, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene. A 32-metre turntable ladder is also in attendance.”
The London Fire Brigade said further updates would be provided as operations continued.
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Police officers remained at the scene assisting with traffic management and public safety measures while investigations into the cause of the blaze are expected to begin once the fire has been extinguished.
A Met Police spokesman said: “At around 7am on Wednesday, May 27,m police were called by the London Fire Brigade who were responding to a fire in Golders Green Road, Barnet.
“Officers responded and are at the scene assisting firefighters with road closures and evacuations. Fortunately, there have been no reports of any injuries.
“This is an ongoing incident with the focus on dealing with the fire and ensuring the safety of the public. It is too early to have determined the cause.
“We will provide further updates when we are able to.”
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