Brent Cross fire destroys cars; cause unknown

A significant fire erupted in a car park at Brent Cross Shopping Centre today, resulting in multiple vehicles being destroyed. Firefighters are still working to fully extinguish the blaze. The fire began around 4 pm near Prince Charles Drive, prompting a large response from emergency services. Crews from multiple stations battled the flames for over two hours before bringing it under control near the John Lewis entrance. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the London Fire Brigade. Smoke was visible across North London, impacting traffic in the area.