Seventy firefighters battled a large fire in a building in London's popular Camden Lock Market in the early hours of Monday, the London Fire Brigade said.

The emergency service said it had also sent 10 fire engines to the scene, near a nightclub and a covered market.

Firefighters have brought under control the fire in a building in London's Camden Market, the London Fire Brigade said on Monday.

The London Fire Brigade said on Twitter the "fire is now under control but crews will be damping down into the morning".

The first, second and third floors and the roof of the building were on fire, the brigade tweeted earlier, saying more than 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines were on the scene.

The cause of the fire was unknown and there were no immediate reports of any injuries or casualties.

Images shared on social media showed tall flames and a burnt out building at the north London market, which is popular with Londoners and tourists.

Source: Khaleej Times