Around 70 firefighters and ten fire engines rushed to a fierce house fire on Halesowen Road, Morden, in the dead of night.
Fire Devastates Entire Two-Storey Home
The London Fire Brigade revealed the damage was brutal. “The ground floor, first floor and roof of a two-storey end-of-terrace house were destroyed by fire,” they said.
Three victims – one woman, one man, and a boy – suffered smoke inhalation. All were treated on scene by the London Ambulance Service before being rushed to the hospital.
Daring Rescue and Safety Measures
Firefighters battled flames using a towering 32-metre turntable ladder, dousing the fire from above. In a tense moment, crews managed to cool a 15kg gas cylinder to prevent a deadly explosion. The cylinder was then safely removed from the scene.
Massive Emergency Response in Modern
The first 999 fire call came at 4:04am, triggering a swift response. Crews descended from nine nearby stations, including Sutton, Mitcham, and Wimbledon. After two intense hours, the blaze was finally brought under control by 6:06am.
