Emergency services scramble to tackle huge blaze at Brixton market as people are evacuated from area

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A huge fire has broken out at Brixton Market in London this evening. 

Firefighters in the capital have been called to the venue in South London after an inferno was seen raging in the iconic market hall. 

Video on social media shows fire crews rushing to the area, with flames burning through the building. 

In dramatic scenes, police can be seen ushering people away from the burning building as the fire takes hold in an alleyway to the rear.

There are no reports of injuries caused by the blaze or smoke at this time. 

James Twomey, an editor for the South London Press, wrote on Twitter: ‘Huge fire in Brixton market right now, a worker said it is an area where items are stored for the market and people might still be in there.’

He added that police and fire crews had evacuated people from the area, while images show smoke billowing into the air. 

More to follow…