A 12-year-old boy died due to a fire in a flat on Lewisham Road, SE13, in south-east London. The Metropolitan Police responded around 23:55 BST, accompanied by the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 54-year-old woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. The boy's family is being supported by specialist officers. The fire's cause is under investigation by the London Fire Brigade and is currently not deemed suspicious.
A 12-year-old boy has died in a fire at a flat in south-east London, with police stating the cause is currently not believed to be suspicious.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 54-year-old woman was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Local neighbourhood officers will be present in the area as inquiries continue, emphasizing the impact of the incident on the community.
The Metropolitan Police is coordinating with the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.
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