Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to tackle significant flooding in Canonbury Street, Islington, after a 36-inch water main burst late on Sunday night.
The incident, which began at around 10:04pm, left floodwater up to 44cm deep affecting multiple streets, including Canonbury Street, Essex Road, Elmore Street, Halliford Street, and Ecclesbourne Road.
Approximately 30 residents were evacuated from their homes and taken to a rest centre as London Fire Brigade crews worked alongside Thames Water, Islington Council, and the Metropolitan Police to protect properties and ensure public safety.
Firefighters deployed flood barriers and sandbags to divert water away from homes. The public were urged to avoid the area and warned not to attempt to drive through floodwater.
The Brigade received 23 calls about the incident and mobilised crews from Islington, Stoke Newington, Holloway, Euston, and surrounding stations. The scene was declared under control by 2:35am, though disruption is expected to continue throughout Monday morning.
