No injuries were reported in the fire on Sunday, which was caused by a toaster
A terraced house in Hale End Road, Walthamstow was destroyed in a huge blaze that partly damaged the roof of four other homes on Easter Sunday (5th April).
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled the fire on Sunday morning, which is believed to have been accidental and caused by a toaster.
One man left the home before the London Fire Brigade (LFB) arrived around 10.30am. There are no reports of any injuries and the fire was put under control by crews from stations including Walthamstow, Woodford, and Leyton at around 1.41pm.
One of the LFB’s 32-metre turntable ladders was used at the scene as a water tower to help tackle the fire from above.
Local residents were advised to keep their windows and doors shut due to smoke travel in the area.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Avoid keeping items such as toasters under cupboards or in contact with combustible items such as tea towels or kitchen roll to prevent heat build-up.
“It’s also important to make sure you keep toasters clean to help prevent fires.
“Firefighters also recommend that you have a look at our online Home Fire Safety Checker to make sure there are no hidden hazards in your home.
“The online tool will ask you a series of questions that will help us work out the level of risk in your home, or the home of someone you care for. It only takes a few minutes to get tailored advice to keep yourself and loved ones safe from fire.”
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