"CCTV footage from the fire, which left three people in a life-threatening condition, appeared to show a man running out of the building with his clothing on fire. Footage shows a group of people with their faces covered walk into the restaurant before pouring liquid on to the floor. Seconds later, the inside of the restaurant is engulfed in flames. Part of the ground floor was damaged by fire, and crews rescued five people from the restaurant."
"Mr Bokhari, who has run a business in the area for 15 years, said: It is scary because we run retail stores which are welcoming customers in. The doors are open like the doors of your house. We cannot body check everyone to see if they are safe. There is only so much that high street security can do. It is scary. You are worried for people. You are worried about your business. London is not such a fun place any more."
A suspected arson attacked Indian Aroma restaurant in Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford at about 9pm, producing a major fire. CCTV appears to show masked individuals entering, pouring liquid on the floor and the interior igniting; one man ran out with his clothing on fire. Fire crews rescued five people while nine others escaped before crews arrived. Three people were left in life-threatening condition and part of the ground floor was fire-damaged. No arrests have been made and firefighters and the Metropolitan Police are investigating. Local business owners described fear for public safety and impacts on trade.
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