Two Major Fires in Dagenham and Blackwall

On Monday, London firefighters tackled two significant high-rise fires in Dagenham and Blackwall. The first fire in Dagenham started early in the morning, leading to the evacuation of over 80 residents and the hospitalization of two people, with a full investigation into the cause underway. Later in the day, another fire broke out at New Providence Wharf in Blackwall, involving 70 firefighters and ten engines, with no injuries reported, but residents were advised to stay clear due to heavy smoke. Both incidents highlighted ongoing concerns about fire safety in high-rise buildings in London.