Finsbury Park takeaway fire sees man jump from window
Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters tackled the blaze on Seven Sisters Road, which damaged a flat and the restaurant roof.
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A fire broke out at a takeaway restaurant on Seven Sisters Road in Finsbury Park on Bonfire Night, prompting a large response from the London Fire Brigade. Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters were dispatched to the scene after the alarm was raised around 4pm.
The blaze affected a second-floor flat situated above the mid-terraced restaurant, understood to be the Shish Shack. The roof of the building also sustained damage. During the incident, one man jumped from a first-floor window to escape the flames. He received treatment for minor injuries from the London Ambulance Service and was subsequently taken to hospital.
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Around eight other people were evacuated from the premises. Social media footage showed significant flames engulfing the second floor and smoke rising from the building's roof.
Advice and Road Closures
Station Commander Adam Lawson, who was present at the scene, advised local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to the smoke. He also noted considerable traffic disruption in the area. As a result, Seven Sisters Road was closed to traffic between Holloway Road and Finsbury Park station.
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The London Fire Brigade confirmed that the fire was under control by 8.25pm. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Questions this report answers
+How many firefighters and engines attended the incident?
Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters were called to the scene of the fire at the takeaway restaurant on Seven Sisters Road. The London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control by 8.25pm.
+Were there any injuries?
One man was treated for minor injuries by the London Ambulance Service after he jumped from a first-floor window. He was taken to hospital. Around eight other people were evacuated from the building.
+What was the impact on local roads?
Seven Sisters Road was closed between Holloway Road and Finsbury Park station due to the fire and the resulting traffic disruption. Motorists and pedestrians were advised to avoid the area.
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