Five people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a takeaway restaurant and flats in Holloway. 

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been tackling the fire in Seven Sisters Road since 3.45am today (November 28).

Half of the ground floor, as well as part of two flats on the first and second floors remain alight. 

London Ambulance Service crews also attended where they treated five people  before they were taken to hospital. 

Station Commander Mike Watts, who is at the scene, said: "There are road closures in place and we urge people to avoid the area, particularly as we head into rush hour, due to congestion. 

"The fire is producing a lot of smoke in the vicinity and local residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed while we work to bring the fire under control."

Fire crews from Holloway, Kentish Town, Islington, Euston and surrounding fire stations are at the scene. 

The cause of the blaze is not known at this time. 

A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 03.51am today (Thursday) to reports of a fire on Seven Sisters Road.

“We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, an advanced paramedic and members of our Hazardous Area Response Team.

“We treated five people at the scene and conveyed them to hospital.”