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, five-year-old Betty Watson and Rosina Hayes, aged seven, followed by Mr Hayes, carrying bundles and attache cases. Containing personal possessions to the ground floor of 334, York Way, Islington, after the three families sharing the house had been warned to vacate when the fire was at its height, tonight (Monday). 3 November 1947