Horror London fire as over 70 firefighters swarm scene and smoke fills the sky
London Fire Brigade and surrounding fire stations were called to a ‘block of maisonettes’ on Mount Pleasant Lane in Clapton on Tuesday evening with a massive column of smoke seen rising in the skies

A massive fire erupted in the Hackney district of London, with more than 70 firefighters reportedly on site.

London Fire Brigade said it was called to a fire at a “block of maisonettes” on Mount Pleasant Lane in Clapton shortly after 8pm on Tuesday. Pictures and videos shared online show a column of dark smoke rising into the sky above a church steeple.

The fire service said the fire is “producing a significant amount of smoke” and warned people in the local area to keep their windows and doors closed. Crews from Stoke Newington, Tottenham, Homerton and surrounding fire stations have been deployed the scene. Fire crews will be working through the night to dampen down the area.

London Fire Brigade said in an initial statement: “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have been called to a fire on Mount Pleasant Lane in Clapton. The building is affecting a block of maisonettes.

“The fire is producing a significant amount of smoke and we are advising people in the local area to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke travel.

“The Brigade was first called about the fire at 2004 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Stoke Newington, Tottenham, Homerton and surrounding fire stations to the scene. A 32-metre turntable ladder is also in attendance.”

The fire brigade said a rest centre has been set up for residents affected by the fire. It is also working with the local authority and partner agencies to support the local people. Around 10 to 15 people are thought to have been affected.

Hackney Council wrote on Facebook that all residents had been safely evacuated after the fire broke out at a residential block. The council is supporting emergency services and has opened a rest centre for those who evacuated.

London Fire Brigade added in an updated statement: “As of 2215 hrs, crews are continuing to tackle a fire in a maisonette on the ground and first floors. The fire has been producing a significant amount of smoke.

“We are continuing to advise people in the local area to keep their windows and doors closed at this time due to smoke travel.

“A rest centre has been set up locally for around 10 to 15 residents impacted by this fire and the Brigade is working alongside the local authority and partner agencies to support these residents.

“Crews are expected to remain on scene through the night working to fully extinguish the fire and to dampen down.”