Bradbeer House fire: Eleven injured and dozens evacuated as horror fire rips through east London block

A horror fire in an east London high rise has left 11 people injured and dozens forced to evacuate.Fire crews raced to Bethnal Green's Bradbeer House just before midnight when thick smoke was seen belching into the air around the building.

Emergency responders evacuated dozens of residents as horrified bystanders watched the bright orange flames lighting up the night sky. Firefighters were seen battling to put out the blaze and thick smoke billowing above.

In total, eight fire engines carrying 60 firefighters responded to the inferno. They used specialist breathing apparatus and fire escape hoods to drag seven people from the apartment block.

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