Man dies in 17th-floor Poplar flat fire as child and one other rescuedAn investigation into the blaze in Poplar is underway, London Fire Brigade saysThe fire broke out on the 17th floor of the tower blockFacebookMegan Howe, News Reporter1 minute ago
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A man has sadly died in a fire at a block of flats in east London, fire chiefs have confirmed.
Around 70 firefighters and ten fire engines were called to a block of flats on Blackwall Way in Poplar early on Saturday morning.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) said two adults and a child were rescued from the burning apartment wearing oxygen masks.
But in an updated statement, the LFB confirmed a man had died in the blaze.
Fifty neighbours were also evacuated from the building in Poplar, the LFB said.
An investigation into the blaze is now underway.
Half of a property on the 17th floor of the 22-storey block of residential flats was damaged in the blaze which broke out at around 4.30am.
The fire was brought under control by 6.41am.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said: “Sadly, a man has died following a fire in Poplar.
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Blackwall Way in Poplar.
A two-room flat and balcony on the 17th floor of a 22-storey residential block of flats was damaged by fire. Two adults and one child were rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Sadly, a man was declared dead at the scene.
A further 50 people left the building before the Brigade arrived on scene and are currently at a rest centre.
The Brigade’s 999 Control officers were called at 0435 and mobilised crews from Poplar, Whitechapel, Plaistow, Stratford, Shadwell, East Ham, East Greenwich, Bethnal Green and Greenwich fire stations. The fire was under control by 0641.
There are a range of factors that are being investigated regarding the cause of the fire by the Brigade’s Fire Investigation Team.
Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman said: “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a resident following the fire incident at Blackwall Way.
“My thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
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“My sincere thanks to LFB, Police, our councillors, and the Mayor’s Office for supporting residents.
“I will be seeking assurances from the relevant housing association that robust fire safety measures are in place to keep residents safe.”
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