Forty Firefighters Battle Early Morning Blaze at Beckett House

Forty firefighters rushed to Beckett House in the dead of night to tackle a fierce blaze. Six fire engines roared down Lingham Street just after 12.40am on Saturday, responding to a fire inside the high-rise building.

Road Closures and Evacuations on Scene

Authorities have shut surrounding roads as a precaution. Several residents took matters into their own hands and self-evacuated amid the chaos.

More updates to follow as the situation develops.

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