Most of the roof of the building collapsed into the loft space.
Firefighters led a woman to safety. Four adults and two children were
evacuated from adjacent properties and a 25-metre cordon was put in place
as a precaution. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade was called at 9.40am and the incident was over for firefighters
by 12.27pm. Two fire engines from Walthamstow Fire Station and a fire
rescue unit from Edmonton Fire Station attended the scene.