More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire

Over 100 firefighters are battling a significant fire in Walthamstow, east London, that has affected homes, gardens, and a railway embankment. Local authorities have established rest centers for displaced residents and advised the public to avoid the area due to smoke and road closures.
Why it matters
The incident has caused significant local disruption, including the partial closure of the Weaver Overground line and the displacement of hundreds of residents.
Image source, Getty Images By Amy Walker Published 1 hour ago Around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire affecting a house, gardens, sheds and a railway embankment in Walthamstow, east London.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a public safety incident without political framing.
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