Houses threatened in tyre works blaze. Householders in York way, Islington, were tonight (Monday) warned to standby to abandon their homes as fire swept a nearby 6 acre tile works. 15. Fire Brigades, comprising more than 100 men, were called to fight the blaze, flames from which lit up the night sky and were visible. More than 4 miles away. Photo shows, steam rises from the walls of dwelling houses is fireman, backed against them play their hoses into the seat of the fire in an effort to save the buildings. 3 November 1947