Synagogue and homes evacuated due to property fire
Several homes and a synagogue in Stamford Hill, north London, were evacuated due to a large fire at a property on Cazenove Road. Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines responded to the blaze, which was reported just after 16:00 BST. Police said they are keeping an open mind regarding the cause and acknowledged community concerns due to the proximity to the synagogue.
- ▪Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines were deployed to tackle the fire on Cazenove Road.
- ▪The London Fire Brigade received approximately 40 calls reporting the fire shortly after 16:00 BST.
- ▪Police stated it is early in the investigation and they are keeping an open mind about the fire's cause.
- ▪The affected property has been cordoned off, and the public is advised to avoid the area.
- ▪It is currently unknown whether the building where the fire occurred is residential or used for community purposes.
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Synagogue and homes evacuated due to property fire11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVictoria CookBBC London@999london / XPolice say they are keeping "an open mind" over the cause of the fireSeveral homes and a synagogue have been evacuated due to a large fire at a property in Stamford Hill, north London.Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines are at the scene on Cazenove Road, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.The Metropolitan Police said it was "early stages" and was "keeping an open mind as to the cause of the fire".The force added: "We appreciate that given the location of the fire and proximity to the synagogue, there will undoubtedly be community concern." The property has been cordoned off while crews tackle the fireIt is not yet known if the building is…
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