Disruption as Walthamstow fire destroys multiple sheds and house

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were called to the fire at Lyne Crescent in Walthamstow this morning (February 6) at 4.10am.

A range of sheds as well as part of the first floor and roof of an adjoined terraced house was destroyed.

One woman and one child left the property before the Brigade arrived and were treated on scene for smoke inhalation by the London Ambulance Service.

One woman and one child left the property before the Brigade arrived and were treated on scene for smoke inhalation by London Ambulance Service.

Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy has advised that people avoid Lyne Crescent for now as there is “a lot of disruption in the area".

Thank you to @LondonFire for your work to stop this fire and thankfully ensure no casualties - and to all the local residents working together to support the families affected. Please avoid Lyne crescent for now walthamstow as there is a lot of disruption in this area. https://t.co/FEySGnW1mU

— stellacreasy (@stellacreasy) February 6, 2022

Station Commander David Reed, who was at the scene, said: “Fires involving gas cylinders are particularly dangerous as some cylinders can explode when exposed to heat. A cordon was in place as a precaution whilst crews worked hard to make the scene safe.

"There was lots of smoke so local residents in nearby properties were advised to stay indoors and keep their windows and doors shut.”

The cause of the fire is under investigation.