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24/04/2015
Eleven Rescued From Flats Fire In London
Eleven people, including five children, were rescued from a fire at a block of flats in Enfield.
Emergency services were called to the flats on South Street at about 18:40 on Thursday night.
London Fire Brigade said five engines and 31 firefighters responded to the fire, which was well established when they arrived.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the building, rescuing eleven people, including five children.
Two people needed hospital treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
(MH)
Emergency services were called to the flats on South Street at about 18:40 on Thursday night.
London Fire Brigade said five engines and 31 firefighters responded to the fire, which was well established when they arrived.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the building, rescuing eleven people, including five children.
Two people needed hospital treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
(MH)
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