Firefighters tackle huge shop blaze in Haggerston

By Hackney Citizen | Monday 15 June 2015 at 15:04
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Haggerston fire. Photograph: London Fire Brigade

Over 70 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at a row of shops in Haggerston.

A member of the public called the fire brigade just after 1pm after a fire broke out on Yorkton Street, off Hackney Road.

The London Ambulance Service said a man has been taken to hospital by ambulance for smoke inhalation and burns.

Thick black smoke from the fire could be seen from miles around and residents are advised to keep their windows and doors closed if affected.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Station Manager Keith Cunnew who is at the scene said: “A member of the public spotted smoke and called the Brigade.

“On arrival crews wearing breathing apparatus helped three women and three men to leave the properties either side of the fire and two other people left the property before the Brigade arrived.

“The structure of the building has been seriously damaged by the blaze.”

“We expect to be at scene for a number of hours. We are making good progress, but it will take some time to fully damp down the fire.”

 

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