An investigation has been launched after firefighters fought a huge blaze at a block of flats in Barking, east London.
The fire, which engulfed the first to sixth floors of a block of flats at De Pass Gardens, forced evacuations from the building.
Twenty flats were destroyed by fire and a further 10 were damaged by heat and smoke. The Metropolitan Police said there had been no reported injuries from the fire.
One man and one woman were treated at the scene after suffering from smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.
Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to the flats at 3.31pm. The blaze was under control by 6.04pm.
Roads were closed off to the public as emergency services continued their work to put out the fire. The cause of the fire is not known and an investigation has been launched.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.32pm today to a fire in De Pass Gardens, in Barking.
“We sent two ambulance crews, two solo responders and our Hazardous Area Response Team. We have a tactical commander and our command support vehicle at the scene. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
“There are no reports of any injuries at the moment.”
Station manager Andy Maloney said: “Crews worked really hard to put the fire out.
“Any residents who are affected by the fire are advised to go to the rest centre at Thames View Community Centre on Bastable Road. Transport is available from De Pass Gardens to take people there.”
A spokesman for the L&Q Group, which oversaw the regeneration project in east London, said: “This property was built by a private company and is now owned by a private landlord. As we have a large presence in the area, we have arranged for staff to open up our local office so we can assist residents.”