Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Enfield Highway building

Former health centre in Moorfield Road damaged by fire on Thursday

The derelict health centre in Moorfield Road and (inset) London Fire Brigade

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a blaze at a derelict health centre in Enfield Highway this afternoon (Thursday 20th).

Firefighters tackled the small fire on the first floor of the building in Moorfield Road, which caused a small amount of damage. London Fire Brigade’s control room received 21 calls about the fire.

The brigade was called at 12.44pm and the fire was under control by 13.49pm. Fire crews from Enfield, Edmonton and Chingford fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire will be investigated.

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