A devastating fire has destroyed much of the VHP Hindu Centre on Cleveland Road after flames tore through the single-storey building on Friday night (30 August).
Emergency Response
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it received around 14 calls reporting the fire shortly after 8pm. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Ilford, Barking, Stratford, Leyton, Hainault and Romford stations rushed to the scene.
A 32-metre turntable ladder from Dagenham Fire Station was also deployed and used as a water tower to tackle the blaze from above.
A 32-metre turntable ladder from Dagenham Fire Station also attended and was used as a water tower to help extinguish the fire from above.”
Investigation
The cause of the fire is not yet known. Fire investigators are expected to examine the scene to establish how the blaze started.
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