A huge fire has engulfed a tower block in west London, with images suggesting the flames have spread to all 24 storeys, reports BBC.

The fire at Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latmier Road was reported at 01:16 BST and about 200 firefighters are tackling the blaze.

However, no casualties were reported till now. 

The Metropolitan Police said "an evacuation process is under way".

The whole tower block was alight and there are fears the building might collapse, said a BBC personnel.

The London Fire Brigade say 40 fire engines have been sent to the tower.

Eyewitnesses say they could see lights - thought to be torches - flashing at the top of the block of flats, which people say is "close to burning through".

BDST: 0848 HRS, JUN 14, 2017
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