Woman dies after fire at block of flats in Chingford
A woman has died after a fire at a block of flats designed for adults with learning difficulties in north-east London.
More than 70 firefighters were called to Connington Crescent, Chingford, just before 2.15am on Friday.
London Fire Brigade said 12 people left the three-storey block before firefighters arrived.
Over 70 firefighters and officers are now at the scene of the flatfire on Connginton Crescent #Chingford. More here https://t.co/DYqVpho5Iv Pic from @LAS_HART colleagues. pic.twitter.com/hKNZCS0gQ9
-- London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) April 20, 2018
Half of the ground and first floor were alight, while the roof had caught fire too.
Station manager Keith Wilson said: "Firefighters have been working hard to contain the spread of the fire which has destroyed the roof.
"Crews expect to be here into the day, tackling hot spots."
