A large fire at a Kosher supermarket in Golders Green, north London is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.
Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines have been called to the fire at Kosher Kingdom, with no injuries reported.
The brigade said it received the first of 56 calls at 6.47am on Wednesday and had sent crews from Finchley, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene – including a 32-metre turntable ladder.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said that officers are at the scene helping with road closures and evacuations.
In a statement, the brigade said: “The fire has occurred by a building which is three storeys, with a shop on the ground floor and premises above.
“The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we’re advising people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut at this time.”
A number of road closures are currently in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
People have been encouraged to avoid the area while heavy disruption has also been reported on the A406 North Circular road.
Key Points
- Met Police confirm fire is not being treated as suspicious
- Firefighters tackling large fire in Golders Green
- Full statement from the London Fire Brigade
- Met Police confirm no injuries as they work to determine cause of fire
- Watch: Fire breaks out at Kosher supermarket in north London
Read the full story: Firefighters tackle blaze at kosher supermarket in north London ‘caused by electrical fault’
15:22 , Holly Evans
Around 100 firefighters have been tackling a large fire at a Jewish supermarket in Golders Green, north London.
The blaze appears to have started behind Kosher Kingdom at around 6.47am on Golders Green Road, with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) receiving 59 calls from the public.
The cause of the fire is believed to have been an electrical fault, with no injuries reported.
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Firefighters tackle blaze at kosher supermarket in Golders Green
Fire commissioner acknowledges concern caused by the incident
14:34 , Holly Evans
Speaking at the scene, assistant commissioner Craig Carter said: “The fire has been producing a significant amount of smoke, and we continue to advise people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut at this time, whilst firefighters work to fully extinguish the fire.”
Mr Carter added: “I know that this fire will have caused concern both for those in Golders Green and the wider community, and our community engagement team are here this morning providing support and reassurance to displaced residents and those who live and work nearby.
“I want to thank our crews for their continued hard work, and our partners in the Metropolitan Police Service, London Ambulance Service, Hatzola, Community Security Trust and the local community who have supported us on scene.”
Watch: Fire breaks out at Kosher supermarket in north London
13:40 , Bryony Gooch
In pictures: Emergency services continue to tackle fire
13:30 , Holly Evans
Locals say the view of the fire was 'pure smoke'
13:00 , Holly Evans
Eyewitnesses have said that they had “never seen anything to that scale” after the blaze broke out.
Stevie, who lives opposite the site of the fire, told BBC London she could smell "really, really intense smoke".
She said: "I couldn't see anything - it was just pure smoke. It's really sad."
Cameron said the view from their window was "like looking at a sheet of paper".
He added: "I genuinely thought I couldn't see anything at all. We shut the window and the smoke dissipated.
"We looked across the road and it was just billowing out of the top of the building. I've never seen anything to that scale."
Met Police confirm fire is not being treated as suspicious
12:30 , Holly Evans
The fire at a Kosher supermarket in Golders Green is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault and is not being treated as suspicious.
The Metropolitan Police said that there was damage to the property but no injuries were reported.
The force said: “We understand the concern and disruption this incident will have caused to the local community and those living and working in the area.
“We would like to reassure residents that there is no indication of any targeted or deliberate act.
“Officers remain in the area to provide reassurance and will continue to work in partnership with the LFB and local authority. Anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak to local officers.
Fire affecting shop and a storage area
12:24 , Holly Evans
The London Fire Brigade has said that the blaze is affecting the ground floor Kosher Kingdom shop, as well as a storage area at the rear of the building.
No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is yet to be established.
The LFB said: “The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we're advising people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut at this time.”
Met Police says 'unfounded speculation is unhelpful' on cause of fire.
11:59 , Holly Evans
The Met Police responded to an account on X, which posted that "arson is suspected on antisemitic grounds".
The force stated: "It is too early to have determined the cause and unfounded speculation is unhelpful."
Firefighters 'working hard' to bring blaze under control
11:25 , Holly Evans
The London Fire Brigade has said they are “working hard” to bring the blaze under control, as they use a turntable ladder to spray water from above a neighbouring building.
In their latest update, they said a second 32-metre turntable ladder is being used as an observation tower to provide the Incident Commander with an aerial view of the fire.
Firefighters are working hard to bring this fire under control.
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) May 27, 2026
A turntable ladder is being used to spray water on the fire from above a neighbouring building.
Our Drone Team are also on scene to survey the incident from above, providing live images and thermal imagery. https://t.co/M78VXK33zO pic.twitter.com/mQcrBScnYj
Campaign Against Antisemitism suggest fire could be 'electrical fault'
11:02 , Holly Evans
The campaign group Campaign Against Antisemitism have said they are “monitoring the situation” and said there have been suggestions the blaze may have been caused by an electrical fault.
We are aware of the fire at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green.
— Campaign Against Antisemitism (@antisemitism) May 27, 2026
The cause is currently unclear, although there are suggestions that it may be due to an electrical fault.
We are monitoring the situation and will provide an update in due course.
In pictures: Met Police and locals gather at the scene
10:41 , Holly Evans
Campaign group 'closely monitoring' incident
10:19 , Holly Evans
A campaign group dedicated to fighting anti-Semitism says it is "closely monitoring" the fire at Golders Green.
A spokesman for Combat Anti-Semitism Movement posted on X: "We are aware of the ongoing fires in the Jewish neighbourhood of Golders Green.
"While the blaze may be accidental, we are closely monitoring the situation. Given recent anti-Semitic incidents targeting the local Jewish community, concerns are rising."
🇬🇧 London, May 27, 2026: We are aware of the ongoing fires in the Jewish neighborhood of Golders Green.
— Combat Antisemitism Movement (@CombatASemitism) May 27, 2026
While the blaze may be accidental, we are closely monitoring the situation.
Given recent antisemitic incidents targeting the local Jewish community, concerns are rising. pic.twitter.com/l1niuzFUrN
What do we know so far?
09:58 , Holly Evans
- The London Fire Brigade (LFB) received 56 reports of a fire on Golders Green Road at around 6.47am on Wednesday, which appears to have started behind Jewish supermarket Kosher Kingdom.
- Around 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters from surrounding areas, including Finchley, Willesden and West Hampstead, were dispatched.
- A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
- The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
- A Metropolitan Police spokesman said that officers are at the scene helping with road closures and evacuations.
Severe disruption reported on the North Circular
09:38 , Holly Evans
A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens, with additional nearby roads also shut.
Severe disruption is being reported on the A406 North Circular in both directions between Brent Cross and Henly’s Corner.
Where is the location of the fire?
09:11 , Holly Evans
In pictures: Firefighters tackling blaze at Golders Green supermarket
09:03 , Holly Evans
Met Police confirm no injuries as they work to determine cause of fire
08:55 , Holly Evans
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said that officers are at the scene helping with road closures and evacuations.
They said: “At around 7am on Wednesday 27 May, police were called by the London Fire Brigade who were responding to a fire in Golders Green Road, Barnet.
“Officers responded and are at the scene assisting firefighters with road closures and evacuations. Fortunately, there have been no reports of any injuries.
“This is an ongoing incident with the focus on dealing with the fire and ensuring the safety of the public. It is too early to have determined the cause.
“We will provide further updates when we are able to.”
Golders Green at the centre of a string of recent antisemitic attacks
08:41 , Holly Evans
The north London neighbourhood of Golders Green has been at the centre of a string of antisemitic hate crimes in recent months.
On 29 April, two men wearing Orthodox Jewish clothing were stabbed in an alleged terror attack and were taken to hospital, with the suspect facing trial next year.
In March, four ambulances belonging to the Hatzola Jewish charity were set alight, while there have also been firebomb attacks against synagogues and Jewish community centres.
A Jewish man suffered injuries to his face and back after he was allegedly assaulted in GoldersGreen last week.
The 22-year-old was attacked by five masked men at 2am on Monday after he stepped outside his apartment to make a phone call and was heard speaking Hebrew, the Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) said.
The cause of the fire at Kosher Kingdom is not yet known.
Watch: Fire breaks out at Kosher supermarket in north London
08:29 , Holly Evans
100 firefighters now tackling the blaze
08:26 , Holly Evans
An update from the London Fire Brigade has said that around 100 firefighters are now tackling the blaze at Kosher Kingdom supermarket.
The Brigade received the first of 56 calls about the fire at 6:47am and mobilised 15 fire engines from Finchley, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
A 32-metre turntable ladder is also in attendance.
Cause of the fire is unknown
08:16 , Holly Evans
The cause of the fire is not yet currently known, with 70 firefighters working to contain the blaze.
The London Fire Brigade have urged people to avoid the area.
Full statement from the London Fire Brigade
08:12 , Holly Evans
The brigade said it received the first of 33 calls at 6.47am on Wednesday and had sent crews from Finchley, Willesden, West Hampstead and surrounding fire stations to the scene – including a 32-metre turntable ladder.
In a statement, the brigade said: “Firefighters are currently responding to a fire on Golders Green Road in Golders Green.
“The fire has occurred by a building which is three storeys, with a shop on the ground floor and premises above.
“The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we’re advising people in the area to keep their windows and doors shut at this time.
“A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
“Please avoid the area whilst firefighters work to extinguish the fire.”
Firefighters tackling large fire in Golders Green
08:10 , Holly Evans
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a commercial property in Golders Green, north London.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) received 56 reports of a fire on Golders Green Road at around 6.47am on Wednesday, which appears to have started behind Jewish supermarket Kosher Kingdom.
Some 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters from surrounding areas, including Finchley, Willesden and West Hampstead, were dispatched, the brigade added.
A number of road closures are in place, including on Golders Green Road near the junction with Beverley Gardens.
