Ten fire engines and some 70 firefighters have been sent to central London to tackle a blaze, the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The force was called to Theobalds Road in Holborn on Wednesday morning following reports of a fire. 

Station Commander Paul Morgan, who is currently at the scene, said: “Crews are currently dealing with a fire affecting the electrical cables in an underground tunnel. This is likely to be a protracted incident. The incident is causing significant disruption in central London, with multiple road closures and a safety cordon in place. Bus routes have been diverted, and people are advised to avoid the area where possible.”

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