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More than 70 firefighters battled a huge blaze in London this evening.

Football fans were allegedly sent running into the streets after the Somers Town Coffee House pub caught alight.

At least 10 fire engines and 72 firefighters at the scene in Charlton Street, between Kings Cross and Euston.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown. (Picture: twitter/corintxt)

According to witnesses, two to three ambulances also arrived on the scene.


Images posted on social media show smoke filling the streets.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

Taking to Twitter, Daniel Waisberg said: ‘Wow, looks like a pretty serious fire in central London!’

Football fans were allegedly sent running into the streets this evening after the Somers Town Coffee House pub caught light. (Picture: twitter/corintxt)

London Fire Brigade said: ‘We’ve currently got 10 fire engines and 72 firefighters and officers attending a fire in Chalton Street in Euston.’ (Picture: twitter/corintxt)

Big fire on Chalton Street kings cross. ? pic.twitter.com/b6XsJZGOZT — Nicola ? (@Smithy_1102) June 22, 2018

Another witness said: ‘Somers Town Coffee House has just gone up in flames, stay safe everyone.’



London Fire Brigade said: ‘We’ve currently got 10 fire engines and 72 firefighters and officers attending a fire in Chalton Street in Euston.’

Firefighters confirmed the blaze was later brought under control.

Nobody is believed to have been hurt.