Dozens of firefighters are tackling a fierce fire at a house in Shepherd's Bush.

At least 35 firefighters and six fire engines are at the scene of the blaze in Hilary Road.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) reported on Twitter it was called at around 5.30pm on Monday (April 10) to reports of a terraced house fire.

The Brigade said the ground floor and first floor of the property are alight.

The photo from the scene shows the area has been sealed off and sprinklers being used to put out the flames.

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Earlier today around 35 firefighters were called to a house fire in Shepherd’s Bush.

No-one was believed to be injured.

However four properties were damaged with at least one completely damaged by the fire.

Here is the story so far http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/shepherds-bush-fire-35-firefighters-12875774

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Day for house fires

Earlier today we reported two other house fires in west London areas of Greenford and Hayes.

Here is the latest on the both:

Greenford fire:

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/greenford-fire-pictures-shows-flames-12872433

Hayes fire:

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/west-london-news/hayes-house-fire-crews-bring-12874961

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LFB confirm no rescues

The London Fire Brigade has said they have not had to rescue anyone from the house fire at the terraced houses.

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One person reported seeing thick black smoke in the direction of Shepherd’s Bush

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Equipment in use to tackle blaze

As firefighters tackle the burning properties on Hilary Road in Shepherd’s Bush here’s the equipment they have been using to bring the fire under control.

- Four jets

- Three hose reels

- Aerial ladder platform

- Breathing apparatus

- Thermal imaging camera

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Four terraced houses up in flames

The London Fire Brigade has said a total of four terraced houses over two floors have been affected by the fire which started at around 5.30pm.

A spokeswoman for LFB told Getwestlondon:

A range of four terraced houses over two floors have been affected.


A mid-terraced house has 100% of the ground, first floor and roof alight.


An adjacent house has 20% of its roof alight.”

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