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Mother who fled Dagenham tower block blaze says fire gate had been 'padlocked shut'

Sky News Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Mother who fled Dagenham tower block blaze says fire gate had been 'padlocked shut'A young mother who tried to flee a raging fire at her block of flats has told Sky News the fire alarms failed to go off and that an escape route gate was padlocked. 
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News video: Massive Blaze Engulfs London High-Rise: Over 100 Evacuated as Firefighters Battle Inferno

Massive Blaze Engulfs London High-Rise: Over 100 Evacuated as Firefighters Battle Inferno 03:45

A devastating fire tore through a high-rise block in Dagenham, East London, forcing the evacuation of over 100 residents. The London Fire Brigade responded swiftly, deploying 40 fire engines and 225 firefighters from surrounding areas to contain the blaze. The fire, which ignited parts of the...

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