Moorgate fire: London underground station evacuated as huge plume of smoke fills sky
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from a London underground after a fire broke out
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Hundreds of people have been evacuated from a London underground after a fire broke out.
Emergency services were called to Moorgate station after more than 40 calls were made alerting the fire service to the blaze.
Moorgate Underground station is reportedly closed while around 40 firefighters tackle the fire.
The incident was reported at around 11.30am this morning.
Emergency services were called to Moorgate station after more than 40 calls were made alerting the fire service to the blaze
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Photos on social media show smoke across the sky as the fire rages on.
Several firetrucks were spotted near to the station with cordons in place while firefighters attend the scene.
London Fire Brigade said: "Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters are responding to a fire in Moorgate.
"A large amount of smoke is being produced by the fire.
"Control Officers have taken over 40 calls reporting the incident.
"The Brigade was first called at 11.22am. Crews from Whitechapel, Euston, poplar and surrounding fire stations are in attendance.
"The cause of the fire is not yet known."
One social media user wrote: "Smoke reported near Charterhouse Square near Moorgate area of London, UK."
Several firetrucks were spotted near to the station with cordons in place while firefighters attend the scene
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Another added: "Looks like a major fire in the building above the Rack & Tenter pub at Moorgate. Stinks of plastics."
Several roads have been closed following the fire.
The City of London Police has tweeted to say: "Moorfields, Wood Street and Fore Street are closed to traffic due to a fire. @LondonFire are at the scene. Pedestrians: please avoid the area."