Flats Fire in Ealing: Roof and First Floor Damaged, Man Treated
An end-of-terrace house converted into flats suffered major structural damage after a fire broke out, damaging the roof and first floor. Seven residents escaped before firefighters arrived, while one man needed treatment from London Ambulance Service on the scene.
Brave Firefighters Battle Blaze with Aerial Ladder
Station Commander Matt Williams, present at the scene, said: “Crews tackled a fire on the first floor using an aerial ladder. Our Urban Search and Rescue teams conducted a thorough search to ensure no one else was inside.”
Road Closures Hit Local Area as Fire Fought
North Road and junctions at High Street, Kingsley Avenue, and Shrubbery Road were shut to traffic. Motorists were advised to avoid the area during the firefighting operation, which ran from 9:48am to 1:54pm.
Old Propane Heater Suspected Spark Behind Fire
Fire crews from Southall, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hayes, Northolt, and Heston attended. Initial investigations point to a leaking, old propane-powered heater found in the loft as the cause. The device will be tested further.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson warned: “If you own older propane heaters or equipment, check that rubber seals haven’t perished. Leaks can occur with ageing gear, which we believe caused this blaze.”
