A woman and baby were among more than 30 people who fled a blaze at a block of flats in east London on Thursday.
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00:00Around 36 people were evacuated from a block of flats on Columdale Road in Walthamstow.
00:09On Thursday, parts of the roof and two flats on the 5th and 6th floor were reportedly on fire and around 36 people were ultimately evacuated from the building as a result of the flames.
00:25A baby and woman were treated at the scene but later discharged by the London Ambulance Service.
00:3215 fire engines and 100 firefighters were involved in efforts to bring the fire under control.
00:40Two of the London Fire Brigade's 32-metre turntable ladders were used at the scene.
00:47And videos on social media showed firefighters being lifted above the building amidst billowing plumes of smoke as water towers were used to help fight the fire from above.
01:03Crews from Walthamstow, Tottenham, Hornsey and surrounding fire stations were sent to tackle the blaze.
01:12The London Fire Brigade said the fire was under control shortly before 4.30pm and they were investigating its cause.
01:23A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said we were called at 1.44pm to report a fire on Columdale Road, Walthamstow.
01:32We sent resources to the scene including a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and a clinical team.