A devastating fire broke out on Church Hill Road North in Cheam, prompting a swift response from emergency services on Saturday, May 4. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) received the first of 16 distress calls reporting the fire at 8:55 am. Firefighters from Sutton, Mitcham, New Malden, and neighbouring fire stations rushed to the scene to battle the blaze.

By 10:18 am, the situation was under control, but tragically, one person lost their life in the incident. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the grim discovery, stating that officers were called to the scene shortly before 9 am. The fire had engulfed an outbuilding at residential premises, leading to the fatal outcome.

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation by both police and LFB officials, initial assessments suggest that the incident is not suspicious. However, authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the blaze to ascertain its origin and prevent similar tragedies in the future.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said “Firefighters responded to a fire on Church Hill Road North Cheam. The Brigade received the first of 16 calls reporting the fire at 8.55 am, and the incident was under control by 10.18 am.

The incident has undoubtedly shaken the local community, and authorities are working diligently to provide support to those affected by the fire. As investigations proceed, our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the individual who lost their life in this tragic incident.