Firefighters at the scene in Maxey Road, Dagenham (Image: LFB)
A house in Dagenham has been significantly damaged by fire.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a two-storey, end of terrace house in Maxey Road at 3.38pm today (February 1).
Four adults and two children left the property before fire crews arrived and there were no reported injuries.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said a "significant part of the first floor and loft" were damaged by the blaze, which was under control by 4.23pm.
Crews from the Barking, Dagenham, Ilford and Hornchurch stations were at the scene.
The cause of the fire will be investigated, LFB said.
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