Pictures have revealed the extensive damage caused by a house fire in Dagenham.

Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines responded to the fire in Third Avenue earlier today (July 26).

People in the surrounding area were urged to keep their doors and windows closed as the blaze produced thick smoke. 

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The brigade's emergency control officers took more than 50 calls about the fire, with the first report coming in at just after 1.30pm. 

A row of six terraced houses were damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.

Firefighters and emergency services at the scene of a house fire in DagenhamFirefighters and emergency services at the scene of a house fire in Dagenham (Image: PA)

Pictures showed broken windows and signs of burning at the front of at least two homes in the street.

Debris could also be seen strewn across one of the house's driveway.

Around 100 firefighters attended the sceneAround 100 firefighters attended the scene (Image: LFB)

Crews from Barking, Hornchurch, Leytonstone stations had brought the fire under control by around 3.45pm.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

People were urged to avoid the areaPeople were urged to avoid the area (Image: PA)

Station Commander Darren McTernan, who was at the scene, said: “Crews worked hard to bring the fire under control.

"We asked local residents to keep windows and doors closed due to significant amounts of smoke being produced from the fire.

"Road closures are still in place while firefighters remain on scene and the area is heavily congested. People are urged to avoid the area where possible."