Video shows Hendon house on fire as roof destroyed by blaze rising into the sky
A house in Hendon has seen its roof be completely destroyed in a blaze as firefighters rushed to the scene. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters have been tackling a house fire on Vivian Avenue in Hendon this evening (June 5). The roof a detached house, which is believed to be derelict, has been destroyed by fire. Parts of the ground floor and first floor are also damaged. There have been no reports of any injuries at this time. The fire is now under control but crews are likely to remain on scene through the night fully extinguishing the fire and dampening down. One of the Brigade's 32m turntable ladders has been used at the scene as a water tower to help fight the fire from above. READ MORE: Huge Hackney fire raging with thick billowing smoke seen from miles away The Brigade's Control Officers received around 30 calls about the fire. The Brigade was called at 7.34pm and the fire was brought under control by 8.47pm. Crews from Hendon, Finchley, West Hampstead an...