Blaze Hits Roehampton Flat: Six Fire Engines Rush to Scene
About 40 firefighters battled a fierce flat fire on Highcliffe Drive, Roehampton, this evening. The blaze tore through a split-level flat, damaging the first and second floors and destroying a first-floor balcony.
Quick-Thinking Crews Stop Fire Spreading
Station Commander Jon Singleton praised the rapid response that kept the flames contained. Fast actions by crews contained the fire to the flat and prevented further damage to the property,” he said.
“A number of people left the building before the Brigade arrived, but thankfully no one was hurt.”
Fire Under Control Within 40 Minutes
- The Brigade was alerted at 6.17pm
- Fire under control by 6.58pm
- Crews arrived from Wandsworth, Fulham, Wimbledon, and Kingston fire stations
The fire’s cause remains under investigation as authorities continue their inquiries.
