First photos from inside Kilburn flat fire as mum grabbed her kids and fled burning building
First photos have emerged of the aftermath of a Kilburn flat fire which saw flames out of control on the 13th floor of a high-rise tower. The major blaze caused smoke to billow out of the window yesterday (September 18) as 60 firefighters tackled the blaze.
The cause of the fire is not yet known but the Mirror understands that it began in the kitchen as loud pops and explosions were heard by those near to the blaze. One woman who lives in the block of flats said that she grabbed her kids and fled the building before being left stranded in the cold.
Pictures taken at the scene this morning show the messy aftermath, with the floors covered in puddles and soot. Litter, boxes and pieces of clothing were strewn across the floor inside the home, where some of the furniture remained intact.
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A charred headboard was propped up in the hallway outside, while a notice pinned to the front of the flat door reads: "The gas equipment must NOT be used. It is an offence to continue to use an unsafe appliance or installation until it has been repaired and tested by a 'Gas Safe' registered installer."
Sanja, 42, lives with her two children on the 7th floor of the tower block. She told the Mirror: "I was at home when I got a message from someone saying 'are you okay? There's a fire in your block.' I grabbed my kids and just ran away. I don't even know if I locked the door.
"We were left waiting in a nearby McDonald's until 11pm, and heard nothing at all from the council. We left without any jackets so it was freezing cold outside. In the end we stayed at a friend's, but I couldn't sleep all night. My daughter is also really anxious."
Footage was shared widely on social media showing smoke billowing out of the building, and a fire raging on one of the balconies. Tulip Siddiq, Labour MP for Hampstead and Kilburn, said her thoughts are with all the residents affected.
She tweeted: "Really worrying fire in Kilburn tonight. I hope everyone is ok and my thoughts are with all those affected. I’m in touch with the Council and emergency services and will do everything I can to support the residents."
In a statement, LFB said: "Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Kilburn Square in Kilburn. A flat on the 13th floor of a 17 storey building was completely destroyed. Thankfully, no injuries are reported. It was a very visible fire and the Brigade's 999 Control room received 78 calls alerting them to the fire.
"The Brigade was called at 1843 and was under control by 2009. Fire crews from Kentish Town, Kensington, Park Royal, Hendon, Chelsea, Euston and Soho fire stations were in attendance. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and the Met police."
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