Firefighters tackle blaze at Stepney Green fast food restaurant
Mile End Road closed as six fire engines and 40 firefighters respond to incident.
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Fire crews responded to a fire at a fast food establishment on Mile End Road in Stepney Green on September 11. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) confirmed that six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The incident began around 1.45pm, with the LFB receiving the first of ten emergency calls at 1.43pm.
Extent of the fire
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The blaze affected the ground floor kitchen and ducting of the restaurant. A small section of the roof also sustained minor fire damage. One individual had already left the premises before the fire brigade arrived. The cause of the fire is not yet established, as reported by This Is Local London.
Traffic and transport disruption
Emergency services closed Mile End Road in both directions to manage the incident. This closure led to significant traffic congestion between Globe Road and Stayners Road. Bus routes 25 and 205 were diverted as a result of the road closure and ongoing emergency response.
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Questions this report answers
+When and where did the fire occur?
The fire occurred at a fast food restaurant on Mile End Road in Stepney Green on September 11. The incident was first reported to the London Fire Brigade around 1.43pm.
+How many firefighters and engines attended the scene?
Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters from various stations, including Bethnal Green and Whitechapel, were called to tackle the blaze.
+What parts of the building were affected by the fire?
The fire primarily affected the ground floor kitchen and the ducting system. There was also minor fire damage reported to a small part of the roof.
+What was the impact on local traffic?
Mile End Road was closed in both directions, causing significant traffic disruption and congestion. Bus routes 25 and 205 were diverted around the affected area.
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