Nearly 60 firefighters battled a raging blaze at a shop with flats above on Southwark Park Road, Bermondsey, last night (March 25).
Child Rescued from Fiery Inferno
A child was dramatically saved from a third-floor flat using a fire escape hood, shielding them from thick smoke. Miraculously, no injuries were reported.
Shop Destroyed, Flats Suffer Damage
The fire gutted the ground-floor shop completely, while a section of a first-floor flat also sustained damage. London Fire Brigade has launched an urgent investigation to find out what sparked the blaze.
Swift Action Saves Lives, Firefighters Confirm
Station Commander Tony Perks said: “Initial crews faced a very intense fire on arrival and worked swiftly to bring it under control and ensure residents in flats above the shop were safe.”
He warned road closures remain in place and urged locals to steer clear for several hours as fire crews continue their work.
Fire Crews Mobilise Across London
- Fire teams from Dockhead, Old Kent Road, Deptford, New Cross, Peckham, Dowgate, Whitechapel, and nearby stations all joined the fight.
- The blaze was finally contained shortly after 7pm.
- Fire escape hoods, introduced after the Grenfell Tower disaster, played a crucial role in protecting the child during rescue.
This dramatic fire highlights the bravery and quick response of London’s firefighters, who put their lives on the line to keep residents safe from deadly flames.
