Fire crews tackle flat blaze on 17th floor of Poplar tower block
Firefighters successfully brought a blaze under control on the 17th floor of a 22-storey residential tower in Poplar, east London. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire, which resulted in the evacuation of the building.
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High-rise fire safety remains a critical public safety concern in urban environments, particularly in London.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, LFB said the fire was on the 17th floor of a residential tower
An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire at a flat on the 17th floor of a 22-storey tower block in east London.
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to Blackwall Way in Poplar at around 04:30 BST. Half of the two-room flat and balcony was damaged in the blaze.
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