Synagogue evacuated after fire spreads in home next door in east London
Firefighters tackle the blaze in Stoke Newington (Picture: Shomrim)
Dozens of people have been evacuated after a fire ripped through a home next to a synagogue.
Police are currently supporting the London Fire Brigade at the scene of a fire on Kyverdale Road, Hackney.
Firefighters scrambled to the road which contains a mosque and a Jewish primary school, at 4.15pm.
There have been no reports of any injuries.
Detectives said they are keeping an ‘open mind’ on the cause of the fire.
Images from the scene appear to show smoke billowing out of the roof of a large semi-detached home.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage: (Picture: Shomrim)
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘As a precaution a number of houses on the road have been evacuated as well as the neighbouring synagogue.
‘We appreciate that given the location of the fire and proximity to the synagogue, there will undoubtedly be community concern.
‘We are working closely with the London Fire Brigade and within these early stages are keeping an open mind as to the cause of the fire.
‘Officers remain in the area and are available to speak to concerned residents or the wider community.’
🚨 Large fire at a residential house next door to a Synagogue on Cazenove Road, N16🚓 Shomrim volunteers are assisting @MPSHackney with road closures as multiple @LondonFire Brigade crews fight the significant fire⚠️ @Shomrim urge the public to avoid the area to give… pic.twitter.com/JdAOx33qkb
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A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: ‘Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to a fire at a property on Cazenove Road in Stamford Hill.
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‘The Brigade took the first of over 40 calls at 1614 and Control Officers have mobilised crews from Stoke Newington, Islington, Walthamstow and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
‘People are advised to avoid the area at this time whilst firefighters work to bring the fire under control.’
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