Individuals have been instructed to leave the Westfield shopping center located in east London due to a fire that has broken out in its multi-storey car park.

The London Fire Brigade reported that they were alerted to the shopping center on Montfichet Road in Stratford shortly after 4:00 PM BST.

A representative stated that the fire was generating “a considerable volume of smoke” and urged the public to steer clear of the vicinity.

They also mentioned that the shopping center was evacuated as a safety measure.