Dozens of firefighters tackle huge blaze at Kwikfit in east London

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a fire at a Kwikfit in east London this evening.

The majority of the single-storey industrial unit is alight, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB) who have sent 10 fire engines to the scene.

Properties nearby were evacuated as a precaution.

It is thought the blaze broke out shortly before 9.51pm when the LFB was called.

A number of gas cylinders have exploded due to the heat.

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Dramatic footage showed flames tearing through the workshop as smoke billowed into the sky.

One Twitter user said: "The air is thick with fumes all the way out to the north circular, best keep windows closed".

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