“At this time, the fire circumstances are not considered suspicious,” said London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Craig Carter in a statement from the scene.
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It states that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This happened after a series of arson attacks on synagogues and community facilities in Golders Green in north London, where a large Jewish community lives, and its surroundings in recent months.
In April, a knife attack also took place in this area, targeting two Jews.
According to SITE Intelligence Group, responsibility for almost all incidents was claimed by a little-known Iran-linked group called Harakat Ashab al Yamin al Islamiya (HAYI).
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In response, the Metropolitan Police in London established a new “community protection team” to protect the capital’s Jewish community, initially made up of 100 additional officers.
Last month, the police stated that it combines neighborhood patrols with “specialized protection and counter-terrorism capabilities.”
A police spokesperson said that officers at the fire scene on Wednesday “helped firefighters close roads and carry out evacuations.”
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“Fortunately, no reports of casualties have been received,” he added.
