A blaze erupted in a shop situated beneath a flat on Whalebone Lane in Barking, causing the building to be engulfed in flames and leading to the closure of the road. The shop was fully ablaze, contributing to traffic congestion along the affected route.
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The fire necessitated the closure of Whalebone Lane, resulting in stationary traffic and diversions for two bus routes, the 173 and 499. The road closure spanned between Stanley Avenue and James Avenue in Barking.