Eleven people have been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a five-storey building in London.
About 130 people were evacuated from Emperor's Gate, in South Kensington, after the fire spread from a ground floor flat just after midnight.
London Fire Brigade said the blaze, which had spread from the ground floor to the roof, was under control.
London Ambulance Service said 11 people were treated and taken to London hospitals and major trauma centres.
The fire service said the injured were treated for smoke inhalation.
The service said 15 fire engines and about 100 firefighters arrived at the scene to find half of the ground floor of the building was alight.
Firefighters evacuated about 130 people from the property and its neighbouring buildings.
The brigade said two people were rescued from a second floor flat, one person was rescued from a first floor flat and another two were rescued from a flat on the fourth floor.
Station commander Steve Collins said: "The fire has spread from the ground floor to the top floor and roof of the property.
"Crews worked extremely hard to contain the (fire) to stop it spreading to adjacent buildings," he added.
At about 05:30 GMT, the fire service said the blaze was brought under control - about five hours after the crews were called to the scene.
Road closures have been put in place with the service adding they were likely to remain into the morning rush hour.
Mr Collins advised motorists to avoid the area but said there was no impact on rail services.
At the scene
Harry Low, BBC News
It's bucketing it down with rain here in south Kensington.
Firefighters using a turntable ladder continue to battle the blaze which is now under control.
There's a heavy police presence too with road closures in every direction and buses on diversion.
Dozens of tired looking firefighters have been accepting hot drinks from a Salvation Army van a street away.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said council staff were providing assistance and shelter for those affected at a nearby hotel.
Deputy leader councillor Kim Taylor-Smith added: "I also want to thank the emergency services for the incredible job they have done in very challenging conditions, and to staff at the council who have sprung into action in the middle of the night."
Emergency services remain at the scene.
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