A fire erupted in a tower block at New Providence Wharf, Poplar, east London, prompting a rapid response from the London Fire Brigade. Approximately 60 firefighters and eight fire engines were dispatched to manage the situation after emergency services received 26 calls. The fire started around 20:47 BST and was brought under control within 28 minutes. While damage was reported to a balcony and part of a 13th-floor flat, only one individual was treated for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
Eight fire engines and about 60 firefighters responded to a significant fire at New Providence Wharf tower block in east London, which broke out around 20:47 BST.
The London Fire Brigade acted swiftly, controlling the blaze by 21:15 after receiving 26 emergency calls, highlighting the quick response in urban fire emergencies.
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