BREAKING: BLAZING inferno in Chingford, London – One woman DEAD
A FIRE has tragically left one woman dead after an inferno engulfed a three storey building in Connington Crescent, Chingford in London, as firefighters continue to tackle the blaze.
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Around 70 firefighters and officers are currently dealing with the incident.
Around half of the ground and first floors plus the roof of the three storey block is alight.
Before the Brigade arrived 12 people left the block.
A resident who did not wish to be named told Express.co.uk: “The street is lined with emergency vehicles.
“Police officers were knocking on peoples door evacuating them.
“Smoke is still rising from the roof and a high ladder fire engine is directing water onto the building from above.
“The road is closed and fire engines are pumping water to the fire from adjoining streets.”
There are 10 fire engines and an aerial ladder platform from stations including Woodford, Chingford, Walthamstow, Enfield and Leytonston fire stations.
The brigade was called at 2.14am.
It is not known what the cause of the fire was.
More to follow…