Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have tackled a flat blaze on Coopersale Close in Woodford Green.
Station Commander Chris Davidson, who was at the scene said:
“Firefighters were faced with an intense blaze and due to the crews fast action and professionalism they were able to contain the fire to the flat. Thankfully there was no one in the flat at the time of the fire.
“Some people self-evacuated the block while the majority of residents stayed in their unaffected flats.”
The fire badly damaged a second floor flat and balcony.
The cause of the fire is believed to have involved a firework.
Remember that fireworks are explosives, and as such should be treated with respect and only used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the Firework Code.
Never drink alcohol and set off fireworks and don’t throw fireworks or return to a firework once it has been lit. It's also important to ensure you have enough space to use fireworks safely.
The Brigade was called at 1917 and the fire was under control by 1944. Fire crews from Woodford, Chingford, Walthamstow, Leytonstone and Plaistow fire stations were at the scene.