Emergency services scrambled to East Ham High Street North after a fire broke out in a terraced building at 3:53pm. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters rushed to the scene.
Flat on Third Floor Catches Fire
London Fire Brigade confirmed the blaze started in a flat on the third floor above commercial units. One of their 32-metre ladders was deployed to battle the flames.
Road Closures Cause Severe Traffic Disruption
Authorities shut down key roads including High Street North (between Kensington Avenue and Plashet Grove) and Tennyson Avenue. Traffic in the area has been heavily impacted while crews work.
Fire Under Control But Cause Unknown
The brigade brought the fire under control by 5:51pm. Officials are yet to determine what sparked the blaze.
