Firefighters Tackle High-Rise Blaze with 64-Meter Ladder in Dramatic London Response

April 20, 2025
Firefighters Tackle High-Rise Blaze with 64-Meter Ladder in Dramatic London Response
  • During the response, a 64-meter turntable ladder was utilized as an observation tower, allowing incident commanders to better assess the situation.

  • Approximately 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines responded to a blaze that broke out around 5:45 PM, rapidly spreading from a sixth-floor flat to the flat above.

  • Borough commander Lucy Macleod praised the swift action of the crews and urged the public to avoid the area due to ongoing road closures and significant congestion.

  • The London Fire Brigade confirmed that the fire has been contained, although the cause remains unknown.

  • A witness reported to Sky News that the fire appeared to be under control, with the turntable ladder playing a critical role in the response.

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