Huge fire erupts at London tower block with two flats engulfed in flames as 100 firefighters scrambled
AROUND 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a London tower block as two flats have been engulfed in flames.
Fifteen fire engines rushed to the inferno at around 5.45pm today after it erupted out of the two flats in Aldgate in the east of the city.
Terrifying footage shows the blaze pouring out of the sixth-floor balcony of the newly built block of flats.
Another fire had been spotted at a flat on the seventh floor of the same building.
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A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade (LFB) told The Sun: “Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters dealt with a flat fire on Leman Street in Aldgate.
“Two flats on the sixth and seventh floors of the building were alight.
“Firefighters led 11 people to safety. There are currently no reports of any injuries.”
Crews were mobilised from stations in Whitechapel, Shadwell, Shoreditch, Dowgate, Bethnal Green, as were other surrounding units.
The fire was eventually brought under control by 7.33pm, LFB added.
Borough Commander Lucy Macleod, who was at the scene, said: “Crews acted swiftly to bring the fire under control, but will remain on site this evening to damp down remaining hotspots.
“Road closures are currently in place, and there is significant congestion in the surrounding area. We urge the public to avoid the vicinity where possible while we continue to work to make the scene safe.
“One of the Brigade’s 64-metre turntable ladders was used as an observation tower, providing a vantage point for incident commanders to assess the incident.
“We’re working closely with our partners to ensure support is available for residents affected by the incident.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Just last week, eleven people were rushed to hospital after a huge blaze ripped through a block of flats in nearby Bethnal Green.
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