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Extractor fan sparks fire in Edmonton house

There were no reports of any injuries from the blaze

The aftermath of the blaze
The aftermath of the blaze

Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters tackled a house fire on St Joseph’s Road in Edmonton on Saturday (23rd).

Part of the floorboards between the ground and first floors of a terraced house were damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

London Fire Brigade was called at 4.28am and the fire was under control by 5.50am. Fire crews from Edmonton, Enfield, Tottenham and Chingford fire stations attended the scene.

The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by a faulty extractor fan.


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