Thick black smoke seen for miles across the capital as warehouse goes up in flames

Thick black smoke billowing from a warehouse in north London and can be seen for miles across the capital.

Twelve fire engines and 81 firefighters along with police officers were called to the industrial unit where a blaze has been raging.

Half of the ground floor, first floor and roof of the warehouse are alight. Emergency services were called to the scene after flames and smoke were seen coming from Ponder End Industrial Park, Enfield, north London.

Luke Gutteridge said the smoke could be seen miles from the site as the emergency services arrived.