Firecrews from south London were called to help deal with the aftermath of rioting overnight that saw buildings and vehicles set alight.
Crews from West Norwood and Wandsworth fire stations were sent to Tottenham as part of the London Fire Brigade’s response to violence which erupted following a protest over the fatal shooting by police of Mark Duggan on Thursday.
Riot police and mounted police were called in after the protest deteriorated into violence about 8.20pm.
Rioters threw petrol bombs at police and buildings.
A double-decker bus was set on fire and buildings, including a supermarket and carpet shop, were also set alight.
Shops in the area were looted, with people seen pushing away shopping trolleys full of goods.
Eight police officers were injured in the violence, and London Ambulance Service said a total of 10 people had been treated and nine had been taken to hospital.
At least one of the injured police officers had suffered head injuries.
A spokesman for London Fire Brigade (LFB) said: “Firefighters were called to a number of fires throughout the night which were a direct result of the disturbances in the Tottenham area.
“A number of shops, residential buildings and vehicles were badly damaged in the fires which occurred mainly on Tottenham High Road and in the surrounding area.
Deputy Commissioner Rita Dexter said: “London Fire Brigade crews did all that they could in very difficult circumstances. That work continues today.”
The fire crews were called in from south London because of the number of fires.
The LFB spokesman said the first 999 calls were received by the brigade at about 8.45pm on Saturday evening and by 7am its 999 Control Officers had dealt with over 250 calls from members of the public.
Crews remain at the scene damping down a number of the fires but all are now under control.
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