London fire: Flames erupt from Holborn roads after blaze in Kingsway | London Evening Standard

London fire: Flames erupt from Holborn roads after blaze in Kingsway Fire: flames can be seen above the road in Holborn (Picture: Sky News)

This was the moment flames erupted from drains in the road after a faulty electrical junction box sparked a major fire in Holborn today.

The fire could be seen above ground in Kingsway just after 4pm, apparently after a manhole cover became displaced.

Thousands of office workers were evacuated from neighbouring buildings as firefighters worked to contain the blaze this afternoon.

Smoke filled the streets as fire crews cordoned off roads and warned people to avoid the area.

A London Fire Brigade spokesman said about 35 firefighters were working at the scene.

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He said: "Crews are waiting for utility companies to disconnect the power supplies before tackling to blaze.

Flames: the fire in Kingsway (Picture: Sky News)

"Police have closed Kingsway at both ends. Motorists are being advised to avoid the area."