Emergency services were called to Willoughby Drive, Dagenham this afternoon following reports of a fire.

Incident Details

At approximately 2.32pm, officers from the Metropolitan Police Service were alerted to the incident and attended the scene alongside the London Fire Brigade.

Firefighters worked swiftly to control and extinguish the blaze. Authorities have confirmed that there are currently no reported injuries linked to the fire.

Investigation Underway

The cause of the fire remains unclear, and investigative work is ongoing to establish how it started. A spokesperson for the Met Police stated:

“At this stage, there are not believed to be any injuries, and work is ongoing to understand the cause of the fire.”

Community Reaction

Local residents reported seeing a significant presence of emergency vehicles on Willoughby Drive. One resident commented:

“We saw smoke coming from one of the houses and fire engines arriving quickly. It’s a relief to hear no one was hurt.”

Road Closures

Willoughby Drive has been partially cordoned off while investigations continue. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area if possible.

Advice to Residents

Police have advised anyone with information about the fire to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or the Met Police directly via 101, quoting the incident time and location.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.