Tooting Blaze Sparks Fire and Arson Probe
Fire crews raced to a fiery scene in Tooting on Monday night after dumped furniture went up in flames, spreading to the entrance of a block of flats.
Dumped Furniture Blaze Spreads to Flats
Just after 10:30pm, four fire engines were scrambled to Hawthorn Crescent in South London. The blaze started as dumped furniture set on fire and quickly spread, damaging the roof and front of a nearby building.
Firefighters Battle Blaze, One Hospitalised
- Firefighters tackled the flames using a hose reel and a command unit.
- A joint investigation by police and fire experts is underway.
- One person was rushed to hospital following the fire.
Bus Hits Parked Fire Engine During Incident
Adding to the chaos, a Number 1 bus collided with a parked fire engine at the scene. Thankfully, there are no reports of injuries from the collision.
