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Over 175 Firefighters Battle Blaze at Forest Gate Police Station

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Breaking: A massive fire at Forest Gate Police Station in London has over 175 firefighters working around the clock! ๐Ÿ”ฅ #ForestGate #PoliceStationFire

In a dramatic turn of events, a massive fire broke out at Forest Gate Police Station in London, drawing over 175 firefighters to tackle the raging blaze. The fire, located on Romford Road, has engulfed the entire roof of the police station, creating a challenging situation for the emergency responders. Despite the intense efforts of the firefighters, the blaze showed no signs of slowing down well into Wednesday night, presenting a daunting task for the London Fire Brigade.

As the firefighting operation continued into the night, Forest Gate residents were urged to keep their doors and windows shut due to the heavy smoke emanating from the police station fire. The evacuation of the police station and nearby areas added to the urgency of the situation, highlighting the immense scale of the operation. With nearly 200 firefighters on site, the scene was a chaotic yet coordinated effort to combat the relentless flames.

The intensity of the fire prompted the use of four aerial appliances by the firefighters, indicating the magnitude of the task at hand. The third floor of the police station became the focal point of the blaze, requiring strategic tactics and immense teamwork to contain the inferno. The unity and resilience displayed by the emergency response teams in the face of this challenging situation showcased their unparalleled dedication to protecting the community.

In a remarkable display of bravery and professionalism, the firefighters' relentless efforts finally brought the massive blaze under control. The Forest Gate Police Station fire serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of emergency responders in safeguarding the public against unforeseen disasters. The collaboration and coordinated response of over 175 firefighters exemplify the resilience and strength of London's firefighting community, ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents in the face of adversity.

Police station fire - Forest Gate (London Fire Brigade)

Thirty fire engines and around 175 firefighters are currently tackling a fire on Romford Road in Forest Gate. The roof of a police station is completely ...

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Forest Gate: Over 175 firefighters tackling police station fire (BBC News)

The large blaze at a police station in east London showed no sign of slowing into Wednesday night.

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Firefighters battle blaze at Forest Gate police station (Evening Standard)

A London Fire Brigade statement on X said its firefighters would be working into the night. It said: โ€œThirty firefighters and around 175 firefighters are now ...

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London police station fire: Nearly 200 firefighters battle Forest Gate ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Forest Gate police station evacuated, with nearby residents told to keep doors and windows shut because of smoke.

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Forest Gate Police Station blaze: Whole roof alight (Newham Recorder)

The whole roof of Forest Gate Police Station in Romford Road is now ablaze, with almost 200 firefighters now tackling the huge blaze.

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Forest Gate fire: More than 170 firefighters tackling police station blaze (ITV News)

Residents have been advised to keep their windows and doors closed because of the amount of smoke. | ITV National News.

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More than 170 firefighters tackle blaze at London police station (Sky News)

The fire is on the third floor of the east London police station, according to police, and firefighters are using four aerial appliances to "attack the fire ...

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Forest Gate Police Station fire goes on as Sadiq Khan issues urgent ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Forest Gate Police Station is currently on fire with around 100 firefighters called to the scene โ€“ local residents have been warned to keep all windows ...

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London Forest Gate police station on fire as smoke seen rising from ... (GB News)

A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade said in a statement: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are attending a building fire on Romford ...

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Forest Gate police station 'completely destoryed' after fire (Metro)

The Met Police station on Romford Road in Forest Gate has caught fire, with the London Fire Brigade sending 175 firefighters to the scene.

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