Fire erupts at block of flats near east Londons Bethnal Green

A large fire has engulfed a new block of flats in London. 80 firefighters and twelve fire engines tried to contain the blaze. The building was vacant at the time of the fire. The site is comprised of five houses and 19 flats, some valued at over a million pounds. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

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• July 2, 2017 23:23 IST

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A large fire has engulfed a new block of flats in London. 80 firefighters and twelve fire engines tried to contain the blaze. The building was vacant at the time of the fire. The site is comprised of five houses and 19 flats, some valued at over a million pounds. The cause of the fire is not yet known.