Firefighters tackled a flat fire on Goodmayes Road in Ilford.
Part of a three-roomed flat on the second floor above a shop was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 1446 and the fire was under control by 1532. Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters from Dagenham and Barking fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.