A fierce blaze ripped through a fifth-floor flat in a seven-storey block, gutting most of the three-room apartment.
Smoke Victim Rushed to Hospital
One man suffered from smoke inhalation but managed to escape before fire crews arrived. He was taken to hospital by ambulance crews for treatment.
Emergency Services Swamped with Calls
Fire Brigade’s 999 control officers received over 40 calls reporting the fire. The alarm was raised at 4.06pm, prompting a rapid response.
Firefighters Battle Blaze to Extinguish
Teams from Homerton, Tottenham, Holloway, and Islington rushed to the scene, bringing the fire under control by 5.38pm.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
