Roads near Forest Gate Police Station to reopen after fire

Supt Dan Card announced today (April 18) that streets around Forest Gate Police Station will reopen this evening. 

He said: “I would like to thank the Forest Gate community for their patience while some of the roads surrounding the police station were closed.

Surrounding roads have been closed for more than a month (Image: Olivia Carter)"We understand the frustration from residents and businesses of these roads being shut for a sustained period of time but safety is absolutely our priority.”

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There is still no word on the cause of the fire (Image: Olivia Carter)The roads have been shut since March 6, when a fire broke out causing destruction to the roof of the station. 

Around 175 firefighters were called in to tackle the blaze, the cause of which is yet to be confirmed. 

More than 170 firefighters were on scene to tackle the fire (Image: Camila Franca Photography)Crews stayed hosing down the roof into the morning of March 7. 

The roads will reopen at 6pm this evening.