A fire broke out in a Kentish Town flat yesterday, causing a large amount of damage as it ripped through the apartment.

No-one was hurt in the blaze, which required four fire engines from Kentish Town, Islington and Holloway fire stations and 21 firefighters and officers to bring it under control.

The fire broke out just before 3.30pm and after crews fought the blaze for half an hour, it was finally put out at 4pm.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.