Blaze Ravages Seventh Floor Flat as Dozens Escape
Fire Lights Up Night Sky
The fire was highly visible, sparking an avalanche of emergency calls. The Brigade’s 999 control received a whopping 34 calls reporting the blaze.
Flat Devastated, But No Injuries
The inferno severely damaged a flat on the seventh floor. Thankfully, around 80 people evacuated the building before firefighters arrived, with no injuries reported.
Firefighters Quick to Act
The Brigade was alerted at 00:12 and had the fire under control by 01:26. Crews from Plaistow, Millwall, East Ham, Stratford, Shadwell, East Greenwich, Whitechapel, and Barking rushed to tackle the flames.
Cause Still a Mystery
Authorities are currently investigating what sparked the blaze.
