Four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters responded to a fire at an opticians with residential flats above on Becontree Avenue earlier today.
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The blaze, which broke out at 10:51 AM, caused damage to a small part of the ground floor. Fire crews from Dagenham, Hornchurch, Ilford, and Tottenham fire stations quickly arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control by 11:36 AM.
Residents and local businesses have been urged to contact the London Fire Brigade if they have any relevant information that could assist in the investigation.