Around 100 firefighters have been dispatched to the scene of a blaze in east London, with footage showing the entire street covered in smoke.
15 fire engines are parked on Third Avenue, Dagenham, this afternoon with two houses on fire.
London Fire Brigade is urging people to avoid the area as they battle the blaze.
An LFB spokesperson said: “We currently have 15 fire engines and approximately 100 firefighters attending a fire on Third Avenue in #Dagenham, where two houses are currently on fire. Please avoid the area and keep windows closed due to smoke.”
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The fire is now “under control” but “hot spots” remain
The teams brought the fire under control, according to the LFB.
However, the fire is not completely extinguished and firefighters continue to fight.
Six homes ‘damaged by fire’ – London Fire Brigade
LFB contacted X to say that a total of six houses were damaged in the fire.
They are not aware of any possible victims.
Aerial images reveal scale of fire
The extent of the house fire revealed by shocking aerial images.
Dagenham fire: Aerial view shows major residential blaze
Latest update from London Fire Bridge
The LFB said in the last hour that it was continuing to fight the fire and that roads in the area were “congested”.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
According to the London Fire Brigade, officers received around 50 calls regarding the fire.
The cause remains unknown.
Crews from surrounding areas mobilized to fight the fire
According to the London Fire Brigade, firefighters from Barking, Hornchurch, Leytonstone and surrounding stations are at the scene.
London Fire Brigade Commander Update
Station Commander Darren McTernan, who attended the scene, said: “Crews are working hard to bring the fire under control.
“We ask residents in the area to keep windows and doors closed due to the significant amounts of smoke produced by the fire.
“Roads are closed and the area is very congested. People are urged to avoid the area if possible.”
Express.co.uk has contacted the London Fire Brigade
This website has contacted the London Fire Brigade to confirm reports we have received about the source of the fire.
Stay tuned for updates as we receive them.
A local resident believes the fire started in the garden of a property
Local resident David Carter told Express.co.uk he believed the fire may have started in the garden of a property. However, we have not yet been able to independently verify this.
David, who lives nearby, told this website that three fire trucks initially arrived at the scene before more vehicles arrived.
A photo from the scene shows smoke rising into the air
An image shared with the Express by local resident David Carter shows thick black smoke floating in the air.
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London Fire Brigade uses social media to warn residents
According to the London Fire Brigade, two houses are on fire and around 100 firefighters have been called to the scene.
The service encourages people to avoid the area and keep their windows closed if they live nearby.
Where is the fire that burns?
Below is a map of the area where the fire is raging.
Dagenham Third Avenue in east London is close to the picturesque Beam Parklands and The Leys.
Dagenham itself is wedged between Rainham in Essex and Barking in east London.
Welcome to our live blog
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the fire in Dagenham, east London.
Stay tuned for the latest updates from the field.
If you are in the vicinity of the fire or have anything to share with us regarding the fire, including photos and videos, please contact me at max.parry@reachplc.com.
