A tower block has burst into flames amid reports of an 'explosion' at the building, prompting a major operation by the emergency services.
The terrifying inferno was sparked shortly after 12.30pm in Tothill Car Park, in Staines-upon-Thames.
A huge plume of thick black smoke was seen billowing into the sky, with locals reporting a loud 'explosion' moments before the blaze ignited.
It's believed the fire ignited on the rooftop, with dramatic pictures showing the scorched remains of the smouldering high-rise and what appear to be large tanks.
Residents have been warned to stay indoors while keeping their windows and doors closed.
Worried locals have been sharing footage of the fire online, with one woman saying: 'Just heard a huge explosion outside my house - a tower block under construction down the road is now up in flames in Staines Upon Thames.'
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A tower block has burst into flames amid reports of an 'explosion' at the building, with emergency crews now battling to quell the blaze
Horrified residents have been sharing images of the ablaze building on X
Some residents watch the fire as it continued to rage from the top of a bridge
Images from the top of the building show the flames have been extinguished
But the high-rise is still smouldering following the dramatic inferno
The blaze came as the south coast baked in heats of 28 degrees this afternoon, as a heatwave continues to grip the country.
X account 'Staines-Upon-Thames', which provides information about the area, warned its followers about the blaze.
'Big fire in #staines at the moment, please avoid Staines to allow the emergency services to do their job,' the account said.
Others posted videos showing the thick smoke rising high into the sky, and flames raging at the top of the building.
One person added: 'Just watched the scaffolding come down and now it's on fire. Not keen to go back into the office right now.'
Another account said: 'Huge fire broken out in Staines town centre. Looks to be from the rooftop of the new flats being built.'
'Fire on roof of high rise apartment block in Staines right now looks very bad,' someone told LBC.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The massive blaze could be seen from across Staines
Flames could be seen earlier in the afternoon ripping across the roof of the building
However, emergency services are now at the scene, with the fire now thought to be under control.
A fire service spokesman said: 'We received a call this afternoon around 12.30pm to a report of a fire at the former Tothill Car Park, Elmsleigh Road, Staines-upon-Thames. Crews remain at the scene tackling the fire.
'Please can you avoid the area if possible and we ask residents to keep their windows shut.
Nobody has been reported as injured.
In an update posted at around 2pm, the fire service added: 'This fire is now under control and all people are accounted for.
'Please stay away from the area for some more time, if possible, whilst we continue our work here.
'Thanks to staff and partners who have supported at this incident.'
