Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:23am on 26 Aug 2024,Monday International
Over 200 firefighters fought a large fire in a Dagenham tower block, east London, early Monday morning. The building, covered in non-compliant cladding, was under scaffolding when the fire broke out. More than 100 residents, including children, were safely evacuated, though two were hospitalized. The fire impacted the entire building and surrounding scaffolding. A major incident has been declared, and the cause is still unknown. Emergency services responded swiftly, with the first crew arriving within five minutes. Local MP Margaret Mullane confirmed injuries were minimal, and a rest center was set up for those affected.
