Over 100 firefighters are attending a major fire at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel near Hyde Park in the wealthy borough of Knightsbridge.

The fire  comes just weeks after the luxury hotel completed an extensive renovation.

According to the London Fire Brigade, twenty fire engines and 120 firefighters are currently at the scene trying to extinguish the blaze.

Police said the hotel was evacuated and it was not yet known whether there had been any injuries.

Transport for London said roads have been closed as emergency services deal with the incident.