A tragic incident unfolded in Bromley as a woman lost her life in a flat fire on Kingswood Road. The blaze erupted just before 11:20 a.m. on April 19, prompting a swift response from firefighters.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the woman in a ground-floor flat. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead shortly after being found. The incident concluded for fire crews from Forest Hill Fire Station by 11:50 a.m.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, as authorities work to determine what sparked the deadly blaze.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating, “Sadly, a woman has died following a fire at a flat on Kingswood Road in Bromley.”
The Brigade was alerted to the scene at 11:17 a.m., and despite the rapid response, the outcome was tragic. Only one fire engine from Forest Hill Fire Station was required to tackle the blaze.
As investigations into the cause of the fire continue, the community mourns the loss of the woman and awaits further details surrounding the incident.