Fire Engulfs London Apartment Block With Fears People Are Trapped Inside
More than 200 firefighters are battling flames at a West London apartment block - where it's feared people could be trapped inside.
The 27-storey tower at Ladbroke Grove has been gutted by the fire which broke out overnight.
Residents described seeing people using their mobile phone lights to try to get the attention of rescuers.
Up to 30 people have been rushed to five hospitals in the Greater London area for treatment with roads in the area closed to allow access for emergency services
This man lives in the block and found out what was happening when someone banged on his door:
Joanna Connor lives nearby and was woken in the early hours:
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