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Laura Sharman

Two hospitalised after flat fire in Stratford

London Fire Brigade were called to the fire on on Jupp Road West in Stratford

(Picture: LFB)

Two people were hospitalised after a flat fire in Straftford on Monday night.

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to the blaze on Jupp Road West about 9.30pm. Around 40 people evacuated from the block.

The flat, on the fifth floor, was damaged by the blaze and two occupants were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.

London Fire Brigade said the blaze took an hour and 15 minutes to get under control.

Fire crews from Stratford, Leytonstone, Plaistow, Leyton, Homerton, Millwall and East Ham fire stations were at the scene.

A spokesperson said: “The cause of the fire is under investigation.”

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