Huge fire at shop in East London fills the sky with smoke

A major fire broke out at a shop with residential flats above on High Street North, East Ham, around 19:02 BST on May 29, 2025, prompting the London Fire Brigade to deploy ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters to the scene. The fire, which has engulfed half of the ground floor shop, poses risks to the flats above and has resulted in High Street North being closed, with authorities advising locals to avoid the area and keep windows closed due to thick smoke. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, but significant travel disruptions are expected this evening.

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