A major fire is burning a three-storey church building on South Road in Southall, with around 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines deployed as crews battle the blaze.

Two 32-metre turntable ladders have been deployed to fight the fire from above, while crews tackle ground- and upper-floor flames.

Part of the ground floor, second floor, and the roof are currently on fire, according to the London Fire Brigade.

Control room officers first alerted crews at 9:30 p.m., mobilising units from Southall, Ealing, Heston and nearby stations after multiple calls.

London Fire Brigade publicly confirmed the scale of the response and the location shortly after the incident began.

The fire was declared under control in the early hours, roughly 12:38 a.m., after initial alerts around 9:30 p.m.

The initial report suggested the fire started around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the cause not yet known.

Authorities urged the public to avoid the area as the blaze is controlled, and a live blog is providing ongoing updates.

Traffic disruptions were significant in central London, with road closures around Battersea Park Road and Queenstown Road, and motorists advised to detour.

Surrounding roads remained shut as crews worked and residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to smoke.

Witness videos show flames lighting up the area and fire engines lining the street, illustrating the incident’s scale.

Crews from Southall, Ealing, Heston and nearby stations responded after nearly two dozen public calls, as authorities continued to assess casualties and cause.