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More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire

More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire
BBC UK Sunday 12 July 2026, 21:09 UTC 1 min read
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London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected a house, gardens and a railway embankment.

London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected a house, gardens and a railway embankment.
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