Twelve people escape building after restaurant fire
More than 70 firefighters were called to the fire on the High Street in Ponders End, Enfield, north London around 1:30am on Wednesday.
Enfield residents urged to close doors and windows
People inside escaped before fire crews arrived and no one else is thought to be involved in the fire at this stage.
Enfield's High Street is closed to traffic and people living in the area are being warned to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution against the heavy smoke. Firefighters are expected to be at the scene for some time this morning.
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