Fire breaks out in London's popular Camden Market

The London Fire Brigade says about 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines are combating a fire at the Camden Lock Market, which is a popular tourist destination in the city's north.

The open-air Camden Market, near central London, is a popular tourist attraction that features more than 1,000 shops, stalls, food outlets and entertainment venues.

The first, second and third floors and the roof of the building were on fire, the brigade tweeted.

London police says it not yet known if there are any injuries.

We now have ten fire engines and over 70 firefighters dealing with the #Camden Lock Market fire. Please avoid the area © @CamdenJohnny pic.twitter.com/bdi5HauCLr

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 10, 2017

No information about the cause of the fire or injuries was immediately available.

A major fire also struck Camden Market in February 2008, which kept the market closed for several months.

"The fire was moving very fast," said witness Joan Ribes."People were watching, but we were scared the building could explode at any time since there are restaurants with kitchens nearby."

Monday's fire came less than four weeks after a fast-spreading blaze engulfed the Grenfell Tower apartment block in west London, killing at least 80 people.