London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe declared the building has "a number of safety issues" known to the brigade and announced a "major incident." This highlights ongoing risks.
Darren Sidey expressed disbelief at the large number of fire engines present, recalling, "I counted over 50 appliances" and noted drone footage revealing the extensive fire damage.
Kam Rai, leader of Redbridge Council, stated the fire was "extremely concerning" and emphasized the need for discussions with the fire service on future risk reduction measures.
The fire in Dagenham lasted for more than eight hours, requiring a massive emergency response from the London Fire Brigade, which dispatched 40 fire engines and 225 firefighters.
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