A tragic house fire in Hither Green has resulted in the death of a man and the hospitalisation of a woman. The incident occurred in the early hours of today, October 12, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Around 3:00 am, emergency services were summoned to the scene of the blaze on Leahurst Road, Hither Green. The severity of the situation led to the dispatch of several resources, including two ambulance crews, members of the London Fire Brigade’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), and an incident response officer. Additionally, an air ambulance was swiftly deployed to the location.