Boxing Day Blaze Claims Life in West Molesey
A deadly fire ripped through a flat on Hurst Road, West Molesey, early on Boxing Day, leaving one person dead. Surrey Fire and Rescue, alongside the London Fire Brigade, rushed to the scene at around 7:30am but the victim was sadly confirmed dead at the property.
Joint Probe Launched to Find Cause
Surrey Fire and Rescue and Surrey Police have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the blaze, which remains unclear. Fire crews and ambulance teams battled the fire and attended to the scene.
Police Urge Public to Come Forward
“Officers were called to an address in Hurst Road, West Molesey, at around 7:30am on 26 December, after a fire broke out at a flat,” a Surrey Police spokesperson said.
“A person who was in the property when the fire broke out was sadly declared dead at the scene. Fire and ambulance crews were also in attendance.”
“We are working with our colleagues from the fire service to establish the circumstances surrounding the blaze.”
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact us quoting incident reference PR/P22267498.”
