The derelict building in Goldsdown Road went up in flames

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire on Goldsdown Road in Brimsdown on Wednesday night (6th).

Most of the derelict single-storey clubhouse was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

London Fire Brigade’s 999 control officers received nine calls about the fire.

The brigade was called at 8.40pm and the fire was brought under control by 9.51pm. Crews from Enfield, Chingford, Edmonton and Southgate fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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