Huge fire breaks out on building under construction in east London

A huge fire has broken out on a building in East London as large clouds of black smoke can be seen in the air.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are responding to a fire near Silvertown Way in Canning Town, the London Fire Brigade has confirmed.

A statement by the brigade said: 'The fire is located in a construction site. One of the Brigade's 64m ladder has been deployed to the scene. People are advised avoid the area as crews respond.

'The Brigade has received over 25 calls reporting the fire, with the first call taken at 0823. Firefighters from Plaistow, Poplar, East Ham and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene.

'The cause of the fire is not yet known.'

Following the blaze, people were quick to take to social media to share videos, as one person wrote: 'Building on fire in Canning Town, London. Looks like a building under construction. Firemen are already on location.'

Another on social media said: 'Ominous scene this morning in Canning Town but police and firemen out in force, making us all feel safe. Looks like only the building sites are affected.'

MailOnline has contacted the Met Police for comment. 

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