LONDON — Live News More than 170 firefighters battled a raging fire at a police...

Published: 8:56 am March 7, 2024
Updated: 11:44 am October 8, 2025
Roof ‘Completely Destroyed’ as More Than 170 Firefighters Tackle Blaze at London Police Station

More than 170 firefighters battled a raging fire at a police station in Forest Gate, East London, leaving the building’s roof “destroyed,” according to London Fire Brigade (LFB) officials. The massive fire prompted a significant emergency response, with 30 fire engines and 175 firefighters deployed to the scene.

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The fire, which broke out on the third floor of the police station, required a coordinated effort to contain. Four aerial appliances were utilized by firefighters to “attack the fire from height,” a challenging task that required a protracted effort expected to continue into the night.

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