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Fire Contained at New Providence Wharf High-Rise in Canary Wharf

A balcony blaze on the 13th floor was controlled within 30 minutes, with one resident treated for smoke inhalation and investigations ongoing.

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Overview

  • The fire at New Providence Wharf in Canary Wharf was reported at 8:47 PM on May 6, 2025, and brought under control by 9:15 PM.
  • Eight fire engines and approximately 60 firefighters responded to the emergency, with crews arriving from multiple nearby stations.
  • The blaze caused damage to a portion of a three-room flat on the 13th floor and its attached balcony, with no fatalities reported.
  • One man was treated on-site for smoke inhalation by the London Ambulance Service, and no further injuries were reported.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation, renewing concerns over recurring safety issues at the building, which has experienced at least two previous fires.