Fire Rips Through Eighth Floor Flat in London
A fierce blaze gutted most of a five-room flat on the eighth floor of a 14-storey block last night.
Six Escape, Treated on Scene
Six residents fled the property before firefighters arrived. All were treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service.
Fire Brigade Responds Quickly
- Fire service called at 7.38pm
- Fire under control by 8.56pm
- Crews from Old Kent Road, Peckham, Dowgate, New Cross, Brixton, and Lambeth attended
Accidental Blaze Confirmed
Authorities have confirmed the fire was accidental. Investigations continue.
