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Hostel fire - Whitechapel

29/07/2023 14:01
Tower Hamlets
Fire at commercial property
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Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a fire in a hostel on Old Montague Street in Whitechapel. 

A flat on the second floor, in a building of five floors, was partly damaged by fire. Two men were treated on scene for smoke inhalation by the London Ambulance Service. There are no reports of any other injuries. 

The Brigade was first called at 1401, and the fire was under control by 1456. Crews from Whitechapel, Shoreditch and Bethnal Green fire stations attended the scene. 

The fire is believed to have been accidental, caused by a candle. 

Top candle safety tips

  • Keep candles/tea lights away from curtains, furniture and anything else that can catch fire. Keep loose clothing and hair away from candles/tea lights when they are lit. 
  • Always place your candles/tea lights in a suitable fire resistant candleholder 
  • Make sure the candleholder holds the candle/tea light firmly and is on a flat and stable surface to stop it falling over.

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