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Huge fire breaks out in east London apartment block | UK news
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Huge fire breaks out in east London apartment block | UK news

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Brooke DavisPublished August 26, 2024, 6:12 am|Updated August 26, 2024, 6:41 am

The scaffolding around the buildings is on fire. The ground floor, the sixth floor and the roof have also caught fire (Image: UKNIP)

The scaffolding around the buildings is on fire. The ground floor, the sixth floor and the roof have also caught fire (Image: UKNIP)

A block of flats burns in the east London: More than 100 people were evacuated from their homes.

Just before 3am, over 200 firefighters and 40 London Fire Brigade vehicles were called to a major fire on Freshwater Road in Dagenham.

The scaffolding around the buildings is on fire; the ground floor, the sixth floor and the roof also catch fire.

Station manager Alan Bendell, who is on site, said: “The fire is producing heavy smoke and we advise residents to keep windows and doors closed.”

“Two of the brigade’s 32-metre-long turntable ladders are being used on site as aerial water towers to assist in firefighting from heights.

“Freshwater Road is closed to traffic, so please avoid this area if possible.”

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A major fire in a clad building in Dagenham, east London, in the early hours of Monday's bank holiday has sparked a major incident declaration. The blaze, which broke out just after 3am, required a major emergency response involving 125 firefighters, 20 fire engines and several specialist units from across London. Major incident declaration after fire in clad building in Dagenham, east London. The fire, believed to have been accelerated by flammable cladding on the outside of the building, spread rapidly through the building, causing a dangerous and rapidly escalating situation. Initial reports suggest that several people may be trapped inside, requiring firefighters to carry out high-risk rescue operations. Major incident declaration after fire in clad building in Dagenham, east London. Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus were dispatched to the burning building, battling both the flames and the building's complex construction while attempting to evacuate residents. Major incident declared after fire in clad building in Dagenham, east London. The cause of the fire remains unknown and investigators are on site to determine the cause of the blaze. However, the cladding has raised concerns about the safety of the building and its contribution to the intensity of the fire. https://youtu.be/aX9Y2Fh-oF4 The Metropolitan Police have ordered road closures in the affected area and motorists are urged to avoid Dagenham while emergency services continue their efforts. The situation is ongoing, the fire is not fully contained and authorities are advising the public to stay away from the scene. Details of possible casualties are still unclear while rescue efforts are ongoing. Further updates are expected as emergency services work to bring the situation under control and assess the full impact of the incident.

The cause of the fire is still unknown (Image: UKNIP)

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