Blaze on Balcony Sparks Midnight Fire Frenzy in Canning Town
Six fire engines and 30 firefighters from East London raced to the scene after a match tossed on a balcony sparked a fierce blaze in the early hours of Monday.
Barking Road Shut as Firefighters Battle 3rd Floor Inferno
The fire broke out on the third floor of a highrise near Rathbone Market. Barking Road in Canning Town remains shut both ways as crews fight the flames.
A specialist aerial ladder was brought in after firefighters were scrambled just after 2am to tackle the blaze engulfing the balcony.
Fast Action Limits Damage as Fire Probe Launched
- Firefighters used two hose reels and a jet to douse the flames.
- A thermal imaging camera scanned for hidden hot spots behind the cladding.
- The fire is believed to have started behind the building’s cladding.
- No injuries have been reported.
- Damage limited mainly to the third floor, with some water damage below.
LFB investigators have launched a probe into the cause of the fire. The swift response kept the damage and danger to a minimum.
The London Fire Brigade has been contacted for further comment.
