Hundreds evacuated from Watford tower block - Fears of 'another Grenfell'
Hundreds were evacuated after a large blaze at a block of flats in Hertfordshire on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called to 16-storey Abbey View in Garsmouth Way at around 5am.

Hertfordshire Police said: “We are currently assisting the fire service at the scene of a fire at a block of flats in Garsmouth Way, Watford.

“Road closures are in place while emergency services work at the scene and people are asked to please avoid the area at this time.”

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue said: “We were called to reports of a fire in a bin store at a residential building in Garsmouth Way, Watford at around 5am this morning.

“Eight fire engines are on the scene and firefighters evacuated floors one to four.

“Other emergency service colleagues are also in attendance. We can confirm that the fire has been put out and there were 10 pumps.”

During the heatwave.
The cause is said to be arson by teenage boys.