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What is the history of Dockhead Fire Station, the star of London's Burning?

From volunteer fire brigade to LFB, discover the history of firefighting in Barking.

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The fire was caused by burnt waste which had been left on wooden decking

A flat on the first floor of the two-storey building was damaged by fire

The Brigade's 999 Control Officers took 17 calls to the fire

Half of the basement and part of the ground floor were damaged by the fire.

Part of the ground floor and electrical ducting were damaged by the fire

A small part of an electrical intake room in the basement was damaged by the fire

The fire is believed to be caused by an electrical fault inside a plug socket