A BIG fire broke out in a 22-story building in London, and four people were rushed to the hospital.
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled the blaze at the block of flats on Commercial Street in Spitalfields.
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A raging fire in a four-bed flat on the third floor of a 22-storey building in Spitalfields, LondonCredit: SWNS
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Firefighters can be seen battling the blazing fireCredit: SWNS
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Around 60 firefighters and eight fire engines attended the sceneCredit: SWNS
The fire destroyed a four-room apartment on the third floor of a tall building.
In the capital, the fire damaged half of the balcony and part of the flat roof.
One woman was brought to safety by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus.
Three other people were treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service.
All four people were transferred to the hospital as a precaution.
A spokesman for the London Fire Brigade confirmed there were significant road closures between Commercial Street and Aldgate High Street affecting the surrounding area.
People have been advised to continue to avoid the area if they can.
One of the brigade’s 32-metre revolving ladders was used at the scene as a lookout tower to help fight the fire from above.
Control officers received 21 calls regarding the fire.
The first one was received in 1139, and the fire was under control until 1221.
Crews from Shoreditch, Dowgate, Euston and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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