Homes evacuated as firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London

The Guardian UK Sunday 12 July 2026, 22:34 UTC By Nadeem Badshah 1 min read

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Fire in Walthamstow affected one house, multiple gardens and sheds, according to London fire brigadeResidents have been evacuated from their homes after a fire at a railway embankment in east London. Twenty fire engines and about 125 firefighters were called to the incident near Vallentin Road in Walthamstow.

Fire in Walthamstow affected one house, multiple gardens and sheds, according to London fire brigade

Residents have been evacuated from their homes after a fire at a railway embankment in east London.

Twenty fire engines and about 125 firefighters were called to the incident near Vallentin Road in Walthamstow.

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