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Almost 100 firefighters are battling a huge blaze at Poundland in Chingford, east London, with at least half of the ground floor alight.
Shocking photos posted to social media show smoke billowing out of the discount shop on Old Church Road.
There are 15 fire engines and 97 firefighters now on the scene, battling the blaze as it threatens to spread.
Nearby homes have been evacuated as they attempt to tackle the inferno.
A police investigation has now been launched amid claims of three people acting suspiciously in the area before the fire broke out.
They are now being treated as suspects, and members of the public are being asked to contact police if they have any information.
London Fire Brigade is warning people to stay away from the area.
A user going by @TheAmaru on Twitter claimed that ‘possibly the house behind [the Poundland] and the shop next to it [are on fire]. Looks like it’s spread’.
London Fire Brigade also tweeted: ’15 fire engines and 97 firefighters & officers now at the Poundland blaze in #Chingford’
A statement said: ‘Fifteen fire engines and 97 firefighters and officers are tackling a blaze in a discount store on Old Church Road in Chingford.
‘Half of the ground floor is alight. Part of the first floor and roof is also on fire.
‘The Brigade was called at 1854. Fire crews from Chingford and surrounding fire stations are at the scene. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.’
A Met Police spokesman said: ‘Police on patrol in Walthom Forest came across a fire at a shop in Chingford Mount at 18.55.
‘Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended and found the store ablaze.
‘At this early stage, there are no reported injuries.
‘Nearby prperties have been evacuated as a precaution. No arrests have been made.
‘At this early stage, the fire is being treated as suspicious. Three suspects were seen to leave the area soon after the fire started.’
Anyone with information is being urged to contact the police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/23/firefighters-battle-huge-blaze-at-east-london-poundland-6874155/
Shocking photos posted to social media show smoke billowing out of the discount shop on Old Church Road.
There are 15 fire engines and 97 firefighters now on the scene, battling the blaze as it threatens to spread.
Nearby homes have been evacuated as they attempt to tackle the inferno.
A police investigation has now been launched amid claims of three people acting suspiciously in the area before the fire broke out.
They are now being treated as suspects, and members of the public are being asked to contact police if they have any information.
London Fire Brigade is warning people to stay away from the area.
A user going by @TheAmaru on Twitter claimed that ‘possibly the house behind [the Poundland] and the shop next to it [are on fire]. Looks like it’s spread’.
London Fire Brigade also tweeted: ’15 fire engines and 97 firefighters & officers now at the Poundland blaze in #Chingford’
A statement said: ‘Fifteen fire engines and 97 firefighters and officers are tackling a blaze in a discount store on Old Church Road in Chingford.
‘Half of the ground floor is alight. Part of the first floor and roof is also on fire.
‘The Brigade was called at 1854. Fire crews from Chingford and surrounding fire stations are at the scene. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.’
A Met Police spokesman said: ‘Police on patrol in Walthom Forest came across a fire at a shop in Chingford Mount at 18.55.
‘Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended and found the store ablaze.
‘At this early stage, there are no reported injuries.
‘Nearby prperties have been evacuated as a precaution. No arrests have been made.
‘At this early stage, the fire is being treated as suspicious. Three suspects were seen to leave the area soon after the fire started.’
Anyone with information is being urged to contact the police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
http://metro.co.uk/2017/08/23/firefighters-battle-huge-blaze-at-east-london-poundland-6874155/
