A fire in Stoke Newington, which erupted around 5 PM on April 1, was caused by a lit cigarette not being thoroughly extinguished. The blaze engulfed a 60 square meter section of the roof of a terraced shop and flats, producing a visible plume of smoke near Dalston Kingsland station. Emergency services, including four fire engines and 25 firefighters, were deployed and managed to extinguish the fire by 6:30 PM. The London Fire Brigade stressed the importance of ensuring that cigarettes are completely out to prevent potential fires.
A lit cigarette was the cause of the fire that devastated a roof terrace in Stoke Newington, highlighting the dangers of improper disposal of smoking materials.
The fire destroyed a 60 square meter area of a roof and created a significant smoke plume, prompting immediate emergency response from local fire stations.
London Fire Brigade emphasized the importance of properly extinguishing cigarettes, warning that even small embers can ignite nearby materials, leading to dangerous fires.
Firefighters used a 32-meter ladder as an observation tower to effectively manage the fire situation, showcasing the coordination and equipment readiness of emergency services.
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