Key Points:
- A man has died nearly a week after a fire broke out in a flat in Lewisham, south east London.
- The fire occurred in a first-floor flat on Venner Road on Tuesday, February 18.
- London Fire Brigade (LFB) was alerted shortly before 6 am.
- The fire was small, but the man was severely affected and taken to hospital.
- Firefighters extinguished the blaze by approximately 7:15 am.
- Four fire engines from Beckenham, Forest Hill, West Norwood, and Bromley attended the scene.
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Metro has contacted the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for further details.
Man Dies Nearly a Week After Flat Fire in South-East London
A man has died nearly a week after a fire broke out in a block of flats in Lewisham, south-east London, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 18, in a first-floor flat on Venner Road.
Despite the fire being contained to a small part of the property, the man was critically affected. Emergency services treated him at the scene before transporting him to hospital. LFB confirmed today that he has since passed away.
Where and When Did the Fire Occur?
The fire broke out in a flat on Venner Road, Lewisham, early in the morning of Tuesday, February 18. Fire crews were alerted just before 6 am and arrived at the scene shortly after.
How Was the Fire Brought Under Control?
Four fire engines from Beckenham, Forest Hill, West Norwood, and Bromley attended the incident. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire by approximately 7:15 am.
What Was the Cause of the Fire?
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities have yet to disclose further details regarding what may have led to the incident.
What Have Emergency Services Said?
London Fire Brigade has confirmed the fatality today, nearly a week after the fire. Metro has reached out to the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service for additional information regarding the case.
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