Four people escaped a flat fire after a blaze broke out in a kebab shop in Friern Barnet this afternoon.

Firefighters were called to the shop in Oakleigh Road, close to Park View Crescent, just after midday this afternoon.

Around half of the ground floor and part of the first floor were damaged by the fire, but there were no injuries.

It was under control by 1.15pm and the cause is currently under investigation.