Sign up for our breaking news emails to get real-time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox for free
Sign up for free breaking news emails
Firefighters have extinguished a fire at a police station in east London that caused the roof of the building to “completely burn”.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said around 175 firefighters and 30 fire engines were called to the blaze at Forest Gate Police Station in Romford Road.
In a video posted on X, Superintendent Dan Card spoke outside a smoking police station and thanked firefighters for their quick response.
“I am happy to report that the building was evacuated properly and there were no injuries,” he said. “The fire is currently under control and the cause of the fire is not being treated as suspicious at this stage.
“I would like to reassure Newham residents that the police response in the area will not be affected and they can continue their mission of keeping the people of Newham and London safe.
The alarm was raised just after 4.15pm on Wednesday and firefighters from Stratford, Leytonstone, Plaistow and surrounding stations attended.
Four long turntable ladders were used to extinguish the fire from height.
LFB also confirmed that the fire was under control and said crews would remain on scene into the evening.
Earlier, the Metropolitan Police Department said on X (formerly Twitter) that the fire broke out on the third floor of the building and that police were not aware of any injuries.
People living nearby were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
Roads were closed and people were told to avoid the area, LFB said.