Fire crews responded to a blaze near a synagogue in North London's Stamford Hill area, according to reports and social media footage showing smoke rising from the scene.

The incident occurred on Cazenove Road in Stamford Hill, a neighborhood with a significant Jewish population. Social media posts showed plumes of smoke rising from a building in the area.

Multiple fire crews were deployed to battle the blaze, though details about the cause, extent of damage, or any injuries remain unclear at this time.

The incident has prompted concern among some local Jewish residents, with at least one telling CBS News they had been anticipating escalating tensions in the area. The resident described feelings of fear and described the situation as building over time.

Stamford Hill is home to one of Europe's largest Orthodox Jewish communities. The area has experienced various incidents affecting the Jewish community in recent years.

Authorities have not released official statements about the cause of the fire or whether it is being investigated as a potential hate crime.