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Large fire burns in central London

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2009 | 1:42 PM ET

Fire crews battle a blaze in London's Soho district.Fire crews battle a blaze in London's Soho district. (Stephen Hird/Reuters)Roughly 60 firefighters and 12 fire engines are battling an office blaze in the Soho area of central London Friday.

Fire crews were called to the four-storey building around 2 p.m. local time Friday, as plumes of white smoke were visible over the city skyline.

Fire officials said roughly 10 per cent of the building, including the basement, were alight, according to the BBC.

About 50 people were evacuated from the building, which is located on Dean Street, a busy area filled with shops, restaurants and bars.

The cause of the fire is not known and no injuries have been reported.

It's the second fire in Soho in as many days, said the BBC.

With files from The Associated Press
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