Fire Breaks Out at Barking Shop, Forces 16 to Flee Homes
Blaze Hits Ripple Road Early Morning
A fire tore through a shop on Ripple Road, Barking, just after 7am on March 7, 2025. The London Fire Brigade rushed to the scene near Vicarage Drive and the St Paul’s Road roundabout with a strong emergency response.
- Four fire engines and 25 firefighters tackled the flames.
- The shop’s ground floor suffered damage, but the flats above escaped harm.
- Fire was under control by 8:15am.
Residents Evacuate, No Injuries Reported
Sixteen residents living in the flats above the shop were evacuated before firefighters arrived, London Fire Brigade confirmed. Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the blaze.
Probe Launched into Fire Cause
Investigators have now opened a formal inquiry to find out what sparked the fire.
Ripple Road Shuts, Chaos for Commuters
The fire led to Ripple Road closing in both directions at Vicarage Drive, snarling local traffic and causing major travel headaches.
