Huge fire hits mosque in south of London

A mosque in south London has been hit by a huge fire. 

About 70 firefighters have arrived in the Baitul Futuh Mosque described as the largest mosque in western Europe to tackle the blaze.

Fire fighters say about 50% of the building's ground floor was alight and the first floor was also on fire.

At least one people have been taken to hospital after suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation.

Station Manager Philip Morton, who is at the scene, said: "We are working closely with the local community to ensure our damage control operations take full regard of the religious significance of the building's contents."

The Baitul Futuh Mosque was built on the site of the old Express Dairies in 1999.

The cause of fire is not clear yet.

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