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Emergency services rush to huge fire in West Hendon Broadway

Emergency services are on site in Hendon as a car workshop is on fire this evening.

Eight fire engines are currently at the site in West Hendon Broadway.

London Fire Brigade tweeted: “Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a fire at a car workshop on West Hendon Broadway in #Colindale. More info soon.”

Images and footage shared on social media show a large fire with members of the public looking on in shock.

London Fire Brigade said: “Eight fire engines and around firefighters have been called to a fire at a car workshop on West Hendon Broadway in Colindale.

“A car workshop is currently alight.

“There is major congestion on the A5 between the North Circular and Station Road and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

“At the height of the fire it was very visible prompting 44 calls to the Brigade’s 999 Control centre.

“The Brigade was called at 1842 and is still on scene. Fire crews from Hendon, West Hampstead, Willesden, Mill Hill, Stanmore and Feltham fire stations are in attendance.

“The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.”