North London residents ‘evacuated from their homes’ amid a burst water pipe

Overnight some 30 North London residents were “evacuated” from their homes after a burst water pipe left roads flooded.

On Monday morning around 44cm of water was measured on some roads and London Fire Brigade said 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters responded to the incident in Islington.

People are being advised to avoind Essex Road, Canonbury Street, Elmore Street, Halliford Street and Ecclesbourne Road

A spokesperson for Thames Water said, “We’re aware of a burst water main on Essex Road – Canonbury Street, N1, and our engineers are already on site investigating.”

Ten fire engines & around 70 firefighters are dealing with significant flooding around Canonbury Street in #Islington

This will be a protracted incident, with disruption continuing into the morning

Please avoid the area & don't drive through flood water https://t.co/jAreMmPQfW pic.twitter.com/pdypDMWElG

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) August 10, 2025

A spokesperson for the LFB said on Sunday night, “Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are dealing with flooding in the area around Canonbury Street in Islington.

“A 36-inch burst water main has caused flooding up to a depth of around 40cm of water. This has affected properties on Canonbury Street, Essex Road, Elmore Street, Halliford Street and Ecclesbourne Road.

“Around 30 residents have been evacuated from their homes as crews work alongside Thames Water, the local council, and the Metropolitan Police Service to support affected people and make the scene safe.

“This is expected to be a protracted incident, with disruption likely to continue into the morning. The public are being urged to avoid the area and not to attempt to drive through flood water.”