Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were deployed to tackle a serious blaze at a residential block in Institute Place, Hackney, this evening.
The fire broke out in a first-floor flat of a five-storey building, prompting a swift and large-scale response from London Fire Brigade. Crews from Stoke Newington, Bethnal Green, Homerton, and other nearby stations were mobilised to the scene following the initial 999 call at 7:59pm.
Despite the intensity of the fire, no injuries have been reported. Firefighters brought the situation under control by 8:55pm, less than an hour after being alerted.
Traffic in the surrounding area remains heavily impacted as emergency services continue to manage the aftermath of the incident.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and will be investigated by the Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said:
“Thanks to the rapid response of our crews, the fire was swiftly brought under control. We’re now working to determine how the fire started and ensure the building is safe.”
Local residents are advised to avoid the area and follow travel updates for disruption information.
This is a developing story and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
