A major road in Farringdon is closed due to a fire.

Clerkenwell Road is shut between Farringdon Road and Rosebery Avenue due to firefighters tackling an "active building fire".

Police have cordoned off the road while fire crews tackle the blaze, which started at around 6.30am on Monday (July 15).

Thick, black smoke can be seen coming from the burning building.

Camden Police tweeted: "Clerkenwell Road is closed between A201 Farringdon Road and Rosebery Avenue / A5200 Grays Inn Road while units deal with an active building fire.

"Please avoid the area and use alternative routes to allow access to emergency services."

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