A storage area at the rear of a mixed-use building is alight, according to the London Fire Brigade.

The force is urging people in the local area should also keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke travel. 

A spokeperson for the fire service said: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire on Electric Avenue in Brixton.

“A storage area at the rear of a mixed-use building is alight. 

“Road closures are in place and people are asked to avoid the area at this time. People in the local area should also keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke travel. Brixton Underground Station is temporarily closed due to smoke travel.

The Brigade received the first of around 25 calls about the fire at 0941 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Brixton, Peckham, Lambeth, West Norwood and surrounding fire stations to the scene.

“A 32-metre turntable ladder is also attending and is being used as an observation tower helping to provide the Incident Commander with a greater situational awareness of the fire. 

“The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.”