Emergency service tackle fire at block of flats in Kennington 

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a block of flats in South London.

London Fire Brigade sent eight engines and around 60 firefighters to the block of flats on Otto Street, Kennington.

Shocking images show plumes of smoke surrounding the base of the high-rise building as terrified locals look on.

Footage taken at the scene shows people gathered on a nearby patch of grass as emergency services work to tackle the fire.

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