A fire in a block of maisonettes in south London resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy. Emergency services, including ten fire engines and 70 firefighters, responded promptly to the blaze. The fire ultimately destroyed a maisonette and caused damage to another. A 54-year-old woman was treated at the scene and hospitalized, but her injuries are non-life-threatening. Three other individuals evacuated the building prior to emergency services' arrival. The cause of the fire is under investigation but is not currently deemed suspicious.
A 12-year-old boy has died after a fire in south London. Emergency services were called to a blaze at a block of maisonettes in Lewisham Road, Lewisham, just before midnight on Tuesday. Officers attended the scene alongside the London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service.
The London Fire Brigade said ten fire engines and 70 firefighters were dispatched to tackle the fire. A maisonette split between the ground and first floors was destroyed by the fire.
A woman, aged 54, was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service and taken to hospital. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters stated it is not believed to be suspicious at this stage.
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