Tragic Blaze in Mitcham Flat Claims Man’s Life
Two fire engines and around ten firefighters raced to a blaze at a ground floor flat on Gale Close, Mitcham last night.
Dramatic Rescue Ends in Heartbreak
Firefighters heroically pulled a man from the smoke-filled flat. Despite their efforts and ambulance crews rushing him to hospital, he sadly died.
Quick Response from Mitcham and Wimbledon Fire Crews
- Fire Brigade was alerted just before 9pm
- Fire brought under control by 10pm
Crews from Mitcham and Wimbledon stations swiftly tackled the flames and limited damage to part of the ground floor flat.
Investigation Underway Into Fire Cause
The exact cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently being investigated by officials.
