The queen fire and more local news in London
A large fire broke out at a block of flats in east London on Sunday night, with reports that the blaze had spread to a second block of flats.
The fire started in a flat on the second floor of the building on Queensbridge Road in Hackney and quickly spread to the flats above.
Around 200 firefighters and 40 fire engines were called to the scene, and the London Fire Brigade said that a number of people had been evacuated from the building.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, and an investigation is underway.
This is a breaking story and we will update this article as more information becomes available.
Today’s top stories from London – BBC News
Today’s top stories from London BBC News are:
– A man has been stabbed to death in east London
– The number of people in hospital with coronavirus in England has risen by more than 2,000 in a day
– Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it will not accept cash on buses from next year
A man has been stabbed to death in east London
The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was found with stab wounds in Romford Road, Havering, at about 22:30 BST on Saturday.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
The number of people in hospital with coronavirus in England has risen by more than 2,000 in a day
The latest figures from NHS England show that as of 18:00 BST on Saturday, there were 2,024 patients in hospital with Covid-19 – up from 1,815 the day before.
Of these, 107 were in ventilator beds – up from 98 on Friday.
The figures do not include patients in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it will not accept cash on buses from next year
TfL said the move, which will come into effect on 6 January 2021, will help to speed up journeys and make them more Covid-secure.
Passengers will still be able to pay by contactless card, Oyster, or Bus & Tram Pass.
London breaking news – latest updates on the queen, fire, and more
A large fire has broken out at a warehouse in east London, with reports of explosions and thick black smoke billowing into the sky.
The blaze started in the early hours of this morning at a commercial premise on Queens Road in Barking.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to the scene at around 4.20 am and is currently dealing with the incident. It is not yet known what caused the fire.
LFB Assistant Commissioner Dave Brown said: “Our firefighters are working extremely hard in very difficult conditions to bring this large fire under control.
“I would urge people to avoid the area and keep your windows and doors shut if you live nearby.”
The Metropolitan Police has advised people to avoid the area and warned of road closures in the vicinity.
More than 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines are currently at the scene.
This is a breaking story and we will bring you more updates as soon as we have them.
Queen, fire, and more – latest London news from the BBC
The past few days have been pretty eventful in London. First, there was a fire at the famous Buckingham Palace. Then, a few days later, a group of protestors stormed the Houses of Parliament. And now, there have been a series of fires in the city.
The first fire happened on Sunday night at a block of flats in the Queensway area of London. The fire started on the ground floor and quickly spread to the upper floors. Thankfully, everyone in the building was evacuated safely and there were no reported injuries.
The second fire happened on Monday night at a warehouse in the docklands area. The fire caused major damage to the building and several firefighters were injured.
The third fire happened on Tuesday night at a block of flats in the Chelsea area of London. Again, the fire spread quickly and several people had to be evacuated from the building. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries.
The cause of the first two fires is still unknown but the third fire is believed to have been caused by a faulty electrical appliance.
These fires come as a major shock to the people of London. We are all used to seeing firefighters on the news, but it is very rare for there to be multiple fires in such a short space of time.
The firefighters have been working tirelessly to put out the fires and to make sure that everyone is safe. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their hard work and dedication.
Breaking news from London – the queen, fire, and more
5 Breaking news from London: the queen fire and more
- The queen fire: A large fire has broken out at a factory in London. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
- More than 60 people have been evacuated from a block of flats in east London after a fire broke out.
- A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a house in north London.
- A woman has been taken to hospital after a fire at a flat in south London.
- Fire crews have been called to a blaze at a block of flats in west London.
