The iconic sign 'Love for all hatred for none' survived this afternoon when Morden mosque - Europe's largest - caught fire. But damage was done and one person was taken to hospital.

These videos from Doggy Boutique - a shop in Morden - show the fire and how far it could be seen from

 

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London fire brigade sent 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters to tackle the fire at the Baital Futuh mosque shortly after midday.

The fire was initially said to have hit most of the huge mosque but mosque-goers have said the hall where worshippers gather was evacated quickly after the fire started there.

Morden councillor Imran Uddin has said it is believed to be an accident.

Police and ambulance were also called.

Merton Council leader Stephen Alambritis said one person had been taken to hospital for a smoke related injury.

But he said everyone else was safe.

Phil Morton, station commander for Croydon fire station, told the Press Association the cause of the blaze was still unknown.

"We are working very hard to control the fire but, as it's such a big building with such high ceilings, I imagine it will take a while yet," he said.

"We are using an aerial appliance to apply water to the roof - a fire break to stop the fire spreading.

"We expect a large amount of the building to be damaged."

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The mosque has a motto above its building; Love For All, Hatred For None

Muslims and non-Muslims have already expressed their dismay at the damage likely to be left behind by the fire.

But the hatred received by Muslims is also evident as online a small minority have also expressed joy at the fire.

The mosque is used by members of the Ahmadiyya muslim community - a sect of Islam.

It recently held the largest convention for muslims in the UK.

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The huge building contains an on-site bread factory where it is said around 10,000 naan breads are produced an hour.

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