Residents evacuated as fire breaks out at building in east London

Source: Xinhua | 09:34 UTC+8 June 25, 2017 |

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RESIDENTS have been evacuated after a fire broke out in a low-rise building in east London on Saturday, local media reported.

One man has been injured by the smoke at the four-storey building on Turin Street, Bethnal Green.

Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters have tackled the blaze after flames engulfed a flat on the top floor of the building, according to reports.

The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.

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