This is the horror moment a huge blaze ripts through a building near a synagogue in London with 100 firefighters rushed to tackle the raging inferno. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been scrambled to a property fire on Cazenove Road in Stamford Hill on Thursday afternoon.

Dramatic video shows huge flames erupting from the building, with thick plumes of black smoke quickly rising into the sky. Ambulances appear to also be on the scene. Crowds can be seen gathered outside the burning house as firefighters battle to get the blaze under control. The LFB has advised people to avoid the area at this time.

In a statement, the LFB 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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