Dagenham fire: Demolition works begin after block of flats destroyed by 'nightmare' blaze in east London

"Demolition works have begun at an east London block of flats which was ripped apart by a nightmare fire after engineers found the site was unsafe."

"The property had been undergoing remedial work to remove and replace non-compliant cladding... Demolition works for the privately owned building started on Monday and are expected to end by mid-to-late January."

"The London Fire Brigade were called to the incident at 2.44 am to the scene on August 26 and confirmed that there were a number of fire safety issues known to them."

"Barking and Dagenham Council has also been supporting residents with finding longer-term accommodation and provided emergency support for those displaced by the fire."

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