200 Evacuated After Garage Fire

200 evacuated from homes in Plaistow

Around 200 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire at a garage in Plaistow.

It happened on Barking Road at 6.50pm last night (Friday 10 December).

Residents were taken to a nearby community centre, but have since returned to their homes.

One man was taken to hospital with burns to his hands and face.