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Hackney Central blaze: woman treated for smoke inhalation

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Emma Bartholomew

Published: 5:49 PM August 26, 2016    Updated: 10:40 AM October 14, 2020
The fire broke out in Hackney Central

The fire broke out in Hackney Central - Credit: Archant

A woman has been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in Hackney Central this afternoon.

Part of the first floor of the house in Brenthouse Road was damaged by the blaze just after midday.

It took 21 fire fighters using four engines an hour to bring the fire under control.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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