A number of families and nine properties have been affected by the fire in Barking in the early hours.
An 11-year-old boy has died following a fire in a flat in east London.
Emergency services were called to the fire in a three-roomed flat in Stern Close, Barking, at 03:25 GMT. Two adults and two children, who left the second floor flat before firefighters arrived, were taken to hospital where they received treatment for non-life threatening injuries.Image caption,An investigation has been launched; the Met Police said at this time it did not appear to be suspicious.LFB said six fire engines and about 40 firefighters from Barking, East Ham and surrounding fire stations, were called to the scene and had extinguished the fire by 05:18.
Darren Rodwell, leader of Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council, said a number of families have been impacted."Our hearts go out to everyone affected. We're aware that some residents have lost everything including their homes and possessions. "We will be continuing to support our residents with their needs including accommodation and emotional support."
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