Dozens of firefighters have descended on the scene of a blaze near a synagogue in north London this evening.

Footage circulating on social media shows plumes of smoke rising from a building on Cazenove Road in Stamford Hill. 

More than a dozen fire engines from stations across north London rushed to the scene on Thursday where bystanders, some of which dressed in Jewish garments, were seen watching on.

A large police cordon has been established blocking access to the road, where the emergency services remain. 

It is currently unclear what sparked the blaze.  

The London Fire Brigade said: 'Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire at a property on Cazenove Road in Stamford Hill.

'The Brigade took the first of over 40 calls at 1614 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Stoke Newington, Islington, Walthamstow and surrounding fire stations to the scene.

'People are advised to avoid the area at this time whilst firefighters work to bring the fire under control.'

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