Firefighters rushed to New Providence Wharf in Poplar after a fierce blaze broke out on the 13th floor of a towering 20-storey building.
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Emergency services treated one man from the flat and two male staff members for smoke inhalation. All three were %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% for further care, though their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% Fire Brigade's 999 Control room was flooded with 26 emergency calls about the blaze. Fire crews from Poplar, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%, Plaistow, Shadwell, and surrounding stations were immediately dispatched to the scene.
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The cause of the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% remains under investigation, with fire officers set to examine the flat and balcony area for clues. Residents have been urged to remain vigilant as %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%.
Residents' Shock
Terrified %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% have spoken out, praising the emergency services for their rapid action but voicing concerns about fire safety in high-rise buildings — a stark reminder of the continued anxiety in the wake of past tragedies.
