Fire in East London Apartment Building

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
A fire engulfed an apartment building in east London, sending two people to the hospital for medical treatment. The building has been evacuated and a search and rescue operation is underway.

Key Points

  • Fire reported at 2:44 a.m.
  • Entire building affected including scaffolding and roof
  • 40 fire engines and 225 firefighters responded

Pros

  • Quick response from the London Fire Brigade
  • Evacuation of the building to ensure safety
  • Search and rescue operation in progress

Cons

  • Two people hospitalized due to the fire
  • Cause of the blaze unknown