A tragic fire at a residential care home in Shepherds Bush has claimed the life of a man and left two others injured.
The blaze broke out in a first-floor flat on Elgin Close at around 2:45 pm yesterday. Four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters from Hammersmith, Chiswick, and Kensington fire stations were dispatched to tackle the incident.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
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A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade extended condolences to the victim’s family and stated: “Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident.”
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.