Five people managed to escape the fire (Image: sub)
A woman was taken to hospital following a fire at a house last night.
Four fire engines and about 20 firefighters tackled the blaze in Canonsleigh Road in Dagenham, at 8,15pm.
The woman escaped from the property before the fire brigade arrived and was taken to hospital in an ambulance.Most of the ground floor and part of the first floor were damaged by fire, firefighters said.
The fire was brought under control by 9pm. It’s believed to have been accidental.
Fire engines from Dagenham, Barking and East Ham fire stations were there.
• We would like to speak to the woman who escaped the fire. If this is you, please contact the news desk: 020 8477 3778.
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