A massive fire has engulfed a block of flats in Beckton, London, as firefighters are currently on the scene. The fire, which has affected the first and second floors of the block on Tollgate Road, started just after 5pm. There are also unconfirmed reports of people jumping out of the windows to escape the flames, My London reported.
A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade said: “Firefighters have been called to a flat fire on Tollgate Road in Beckton.
“The first floor and second floors of the residential block are alight. The staircase from the first to the second floor is also alight. The Brigade was called at 5.24pm.
“Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from East Ham, Plaistow, Barking and surrounding fire stations are at the scene. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.”
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