Tragic Soho Blaze Sees Two Rescued from Flat Fire
Firefighters heroically rescued two men from a fierce blaze in flats above a shop on Berwick Street, Soho. The fire tore through a first-floor flat, causing serious damage.
One Man Dies After Fire Rescue, Another Saved with Smoke Hood
Emergency crews, decked out in breathing apparatus, pulled a man from the burning flat. Sadly, he later died in hospital.
Firefighters also saved a second man from the flat above, which was thick with smoke. He was rescued using a fire escape hood, protecting him from toxic smoke gases.
Fire Escape Hoods: Life-Saving Gear in Smoke Fury
Two other residents, a man and a woman, managed to escape before firefighters arrived. Fire escape hoods can shield up to 15 minutes from deadly fumes like carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. They filter smoke but don’t supply oxygen. If needed, wearers can switch to fresh hoods for extended protection.
Rapid Response Brings Fire Under Control
The Brigade was called at 9:25am and had the blaze under control by 10:21am. Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters from Soho and Euston stations tackled the inferno.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police.
