Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were dispatched to a flat fire in a high-rise residential building on Blackwall Way in Poplar, East London, in the early hours of Saturday, September 12.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson confirmed that half of a flat on the 18th floor of a 22-storey block was alight. Crews remained in attendance at the scene on Saturday morning as they worked to bring the blaze under control.
Firefighters Respond to High-Rise Blaze
The incident was reported in the early hours, prompting a significant emergency response. The London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a flat fire on Blackwall Way in Poplar."
Fire crews were seen arriving at the scene as smoke was visible from the upper floors of the building. The affected flat is located on the 18th floor of the 22-storey residential tower, which houses multiple residents.
Crews Remain at Scene on Saturday Morning
As of Saturday morning, fire crews were still at the scene, working to fully extinguish the fire and damp down any remaining hotspots. The London Fire Brigade has not yet confirmed whether any injuries were reported or if residents were evacuated.
Local roads around Blackwall Way may be affected as emergency services continue their operations. The brigade has not provided further details on the cause of the fire at this stage.
This is a breaking incident, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the London Fire Brigade and other emergency services.
