Key Points:
- Fire broke out at a first-floor flat in Institute Place, Hackney, on Sunday, 13 April at around 8pm
- 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines responded to the blaze
- Fire crews from Stoke Newington, Bethnal Green, Homerton and surrounding stations attended
- Incident was under control by 8.55pm; no injuries reported
- Fire occurred in a five-storey residential block
- Traffic in the area remains disrupted as fire crews stay on scene
- Cause of the fire is currently under investigation
A major fire in Hackney drew a large-scale emergency response on Sunday evening, as 70 firefighters tackled a blaze in a residential block on Institute Place. The fire broke out in a first-floor flat in a five-storey building shortly before 8pm on 13 April. Emergency services were quickly alerted, with London Fire Brigade Control Officers mobilising ten fire engines from Stoke Newington, Bethnal Green, Homerton, and other nearby stations.
Crews had the situation under control by 8.55pm, and no injuries were reported.
What happened during the Hackney Institute Place fire?
According to a London Fire Brigade spokesperson, firefighters were dispatched at 7.59pm after reports of a fire in a residential building.
“Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters responded to a fire on Institute Place, Hackney,” the spokesperson confirmed. “The fire was located in a first floor flat, in a residential block of five floors. Traffic in the surrounding area will be impacted as crews remain on scene. There are no reports of any injuries.”
How quickly was the fire contained?
The fire, though significant, was brought under control within an hour.
“Firefighters had the incident under control by 8.55pm,” the spokesperson said. “Crews from Stoke Newington, Bethnal Green, Homerton and surrounding fire stations worked together to tackle the flames efficiently.”
Is the cause of the fire known?
As of now, the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
The London Fire Brigade confirmed that its Fire Investigation Team is actively examining the incident. No further details have been released regarding what may have started the fire.
What impact has the fire had on the local area?
While there were no injuries, the fire has caused disruption in the surrounding area.
Traffic delays are expected as fire crews remain at the scene to conduct safety checks and assist with the investigation. The full extent of the damage to the flat or building has not yet been confirmed.
With the swift and coordinated response of London’s emergency services, a potentially devastating fire was brought under control without any injuries. The investigation continues into what sparked the blaze.
