The voice of the affected was heard as firefighters successfully rescued a man from a burning building in Finsbury Park early this morning. The incident occurred at a mixed-use property located on Seven Sisters Road, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
The London Fire Brigade received the emergency call at 3:36 AM, dispatching eight fire engines and approximately 60 firefighters to the scene. Duncan Rees, the station commander, noted,
„Crews worked in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control and rescue a person from the building.“
To combat the flames effectively, firefighters utilized one of the Brigade’s 32-meter turntable ladders as a water tower, allowing them to tackle the fire from above. Rees further advised the public to avoid the area while crews worked diligently to manage the situation. By 5:29 AM, the fire was reported to be under control, although crews remained on-site to dampen hot spots and ensure safety.
The fire resulted in damage to the roof of the end-of-terrace building, which serves both residential and commercial purposes. In addition to the man rescued from the roof, three other individuals who exited the building prior to the firefighters‘ arrival were also taken to the hospital.
Fire crews from Holloway, Stoke Newington, Kentish Town, Islington, and other nearby stations responded to the emergency. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, as authorities continue to assess the situation.
Quellen: thisislocallondon.co.uk, berlin.de, Reuters
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