About 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze in a restaurant located at the BBC’s former headquarters, Television Centre, in west London.

London Fire Brigade said 15 engines were at the nine-storey building on Wood Lane, White City, after a fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The building is now home to a restaurant and flats, as well as television studios. Authorities said an unspecified number of homes were affected and people had been evacuated.

It is not known what caused the fire and there are no reports of casualties.

London Fire Brigade said it was called out 03:08 BST, with crews drafted in from Hammersmith, North Kensington, Kensington and Chiswick.

Two large turntable ladders were being used to tackle the fire from a height.

“The Brigade is working alongside multi-agency partners, including the Metropolitan Police, to evacuate buildings in the area as a precaution,” it said in a statement.

“A rest centre is being set up for residents who have been evacuated from their homes.

“Wood Lane is currently closed to traffic and people are advised to avoid the area as the incident will remain ongoing for some time.”