A large fire has broken out at a Kosher supermarket in Golders Green, north London.
Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines have been called to the fire. The cause of the blaze is currently unknown, the London Fire Brigade said.
The brigade said it received the first of 56 calls at 6.47am on Wednesday and had sent crews from Finchley, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene – including a 32-metre turntable ladder.
In a statement, the brigade said: “Firefighters are currently responding to a fire on Golders Green Road in Golders Green.
“The fire has occurred by a building which is three storeys, with a shop on the ground floor and premises above.
“The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we’re advising people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut at this time.
“A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
“Please avoid the area whilst firefighters work to extinguish the fire.”
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Cause of the fire is unknown
The cause of the fire is not yet currently known, with 70 firefighters working to contain the blaze.
The London Fire Brigade have urged people to avoid the area.
Holly Evans27 May 2026 08:16
Full statement from the London Fire Brigade
The brigade said it received the first of 33 calls at 6.47am on Wednesday and had sent crews from Finchley, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene – including a 32-metre turntable ladder.
In a statement, the brigade said: “Firefighters are currently responding to a fire on Golders Green Road in Golders Green.
“The fire has occurred by a building which is three storeys, with a shop on the ground floor and premises above.
“The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we’re advising people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut at this time.
“A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
“Please avoid the area whilst firefighters work to extinguish the fire.”
Holly Evans27 May 2026 08:12
Firefighters tackling large fire in Golders Green
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a commercial property in Golders Green, north London.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) received 56 reports of a fire on Golders Green Road at around 6.47am on Wednesday, which appears to have started behind Jewish supermarket Kosher Kingdom.
Some 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters from surrounding areas, including Finchley, Willesden and West Hampstead, were dispatched, the brigade added.
A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
Holly Evans27 May 2026 08:10
