Vue Cinema fire: North London movie theatre filmed bursting into flames

Around 800 people were evacuated from venue in Haringey

Vue Cinema in north London sign on fire (@MaverickR1)

Around 800 people were evacuated from a cinema in north London after a fire broke out, according to London Fire Brigade.

Videos shared on social media showed a Hollywood sign at Vue Cinema in Wood Green, Haringey, on fire.

The blaze started around 2pm on Saturday on the outside of the building, a spokesperson for Vue Cinema said.

All customers and staff were evacuated safely and there are no reported injuries.

London Fire Brigade said the fire was put under control around 3pm.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.