Tragedy Strikes in Orpington House Fire

Detectives are probing the death of a woman following a blaze in Orpington. Firefighters were called to a house on Cray Avenue at 11.15pm on Monday, 28 May.

Woman Dies at Scene

A 45-year-old woman was found at the scene and sadly pronounced dead. Police have informed her next of kin.

Three Others Hospitalised

  • A 44-year-old man is in a life-threatening condition.
  • Two youths – a boy and a girl – are also in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

All occupants are believed to be family members. The South Area Command Unit and London Fire Brigade are leading the investigation into the fire’s cause.

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