#London -(Berberanews)-A major fire has broken out in an east #London high-rise tower of homes and offices, with video showing flaming debris falling to the ground.
More than 125 firemen are stationed at the Whitechapel High Street skyscraper in Aldgate East, with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) advising residents to stay away.
Large flames could be seen erupting from the building’s 17th story.
“Enormous fire in #aldgate huge glass panels dropping 100s of meters to the ground, horrible scenes,” one eyewitness tweeted.
Twenty fire engines are on the site, and firefighters are utilizing a ladder that can reach a height of 64 meters (210ft).
The Metropolitan Police Department announced that the building would be evacuated. There haven’t been any injuries reported.
The London Ambulance Service has warned residents to stay inside and close their windows.
Whitechapel High Street is closed between Commercial Road and Old Castle Street, and certain roads in the region are closed. Commercial Road has also been shut down.
The cause of the fire is yet unknown, according to the fire department.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, said he was in frequent contact with Fire Commissioner Andy Roe about the situation and advised Londoners to “follow @LondonFire for updates.”
