A fire in East India Dock Road was causing delays along the A13 in Poplar this morning.
Two fire engines attended the blaze in a terraced house at aground 5.30am this morning. It was brought under control by 6.45am.
Two women were treated at the scene for smoke inhilation.
One lane of the A13 remains closed at 9:15am, causing delays.
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