Smoke seen across London after fire breaks out in shop

Smoke was visible across central London following a fire that broke out at flats in Shoreditch. Witnesses noted that the situation escalated quickly, appearing minor from a distance before worsening. A cordon remains in place on Hackney Road as authorities continue to investigate the cause of the blaze. The incident affected a shop and residential flats, leading to significant visibility of smoke throughout the city while emergency services managed the scene on Hackney Road.