Large fire breaks out at north London cinema

Firefighters have been scrambled to a cinema in north London after a large blaze started ripping through the roof of the building.

Images show Vue Cinema in Wood Green, in Haringey, engulfed in flames as firefighters work to bring it under control on Saturday afternoon.

Large plumes of smoke can be seen filling the sky as the large Hollywood sign perched on top of the roof was seen ablaze.

Cinema-goers have reported being evacuated from the cinema and large crowds have gathered outside.

Unconfirmed reports say eyewitnesses in shops nearby saw people throwing canisters at the building.

A passerby said she saw canisters on the floor near to the building. However, the cause of the fire has not yet been established.

The cinema was in the headlines last weekend over the company boss’ decision to pull the film Blue Story, with many criticising the move as ‘racially motivated’.

Then the fire brigade came #VUEONFIRE #VUE #BlueStory pic.twitter.com/OtQnMfJ4e9

— Sheyma شيماء (@Sheymaaaaa_) November 30, 2019

Vue bosses decided to ban the movie after a brawl reportedly broke out at a screening in Birmingham on Saturday.

Following public outcry, Vue announced it would allow the film to be showed again at the cinemas, putting their original move down to security concerns.

Firefighters are at the scene hosing down the building.

Someone set fire to Wood Green cinemas…. people saw canisters thrown at the cinemas. Mad mad

— G (@luciferssister_) November 30, 2019

The Vue cinema jn Wood Green is on fire. Seems to be the roof / Hollywood sign. Fire Brigade seem to have it under control. Junction with Lordship Lane blocked off, buses & other vehicles turning around. pic.twitter.com/6AJzt0LRnb

— Anton Shelupanov FRSA (@antonsh) November 30, 2019

If you’re travelling to the Spurs match through Wood Green, you may wish to amend your journey. Fire at Vue cinema leading to road closure. @SpursOfficial #THFC pic.twitter.com/9NzRIhto4u

— Martin (@MaverickR1) November 30, 2019

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