NewsUK NewsFireAround 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze that erupted on an upper floor of a hotel in Hackney, with locals urged to keep their doors and windows closed due to the smoke18:18, 28 Jun 2026Updated 18:41, 28 Jun 2026Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have raced to a hotel in Hackney, east London, after a fire broke out on an upper floor.‌Locals have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke pouring from the scene on Amhurst Road, close to Hackney Central station.‌The blaze, first reported at 4:52pm, has also sparked traffic in the area, with drivers and pedestrians told to avoid the scene.‌Multiple crews have been deployed to tackle the fire, including those from Homerton, Bethnal Green, Shoreditch, Islington and surrounding fire stations.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌"Please avoid the area if you can at this time," the London Fire Brigade said in a statement."The Brigade received the first of 14 calls about the fire at 1652 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Homerton, Bethnal Green, Shoreditch, Islington and surrounding fire stations to the scene."The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.Article continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsFire