Dagenham fire: 100 evacuated as flames rip through block of flats with 225 firefighters battling blaze
THIS is the moment a huge fire ripped through a high-rise block in London with over 100 evacuated from their flats.
The brigade said parts of the scaffolding surrounding the building, as well as the ground floor and the roof, were alight.Station Commander Alan Bendell, who is at the scene of the fire, said: "The fire is producing heavy smoke and we're advising local residents to keep windows and doors closed."Two of the Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders are being used at the scene as aerial water towers to assist with tackling the fire from height.
“The Brigade’s Control Officers have taken 16 calls to the fire, including successfully giving vital fire survival guidance to a number of people using our Fire Survival Guidance App, which allows information to be exchanged between Control and the incident ground in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dagenham: Dozens evacuated as fire engulfs London high-riseParts of the scaffolding surrounding the building as well as the ground floor and the roof are alight.
Read more »
Southport: More than 100 people arrested in London protestThe Met Police said offences included assault on an emergency worker and violent disorder.
Read more »
PM to meet police as Southport protests spread, with more than 100 arrests in LondonThere was violence in London, Hartlepool and Manchester overnight, as well as stand-off with police in Aldershot.
Read more »
About 100 firefighters tackle blaze at London's famous Somerset HouseAround 100 firefighters are tackling a fire at London's famous Somerset House on The Strand.
Read more »
Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines tackle blaze at London's Somerset HouseAround 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at London's famous Somerset House on The Strand after smoke was seen coming from its roof.
Read more »
Iconic Somerset House in London on fire as 100 firefighters rush to sceneA huge fire has broken out at the iconic Somerset House in London with 15 fire engines and 100 firefighters rushing to the scene to tackle the blaze with the cause of the fire unknown
Read more »