Elderly man dies in Harlesden house fire
Emergency services were called to Redfern Road where a blaze engulfed a mid-terraced property.
Incident → evidence → outcomeAn elderly man has died following a house fire in Harlesden. Emergency services were alerted to a blaze at a mid-terraced property on Redfern Road at 8.20am on October 20. The man, believed to be in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Fire crews from Park Royal, Willesden, and North Kensington were dispatched to the residential road. Approximately 20 firefighters worked to tackle the flames, which had spread across the two floors and loft conversion of the home. The incident was brought under control by 8.45am.
Investigation Underway
The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade have launched a joint investigation into the cause of the fire. A cordon has been established at the property while enquiries continue. No further details regarding the circumstances of the fire have been released.
Questions this report answers
01When and where did the house fire occur?
The house fire occurred on Redfern Road in Harlesden on October 20. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.20am.
02Who responded to the fire?
Around 20 firefighters attended the incident, along with police and paramedics. Crews from Park Royal, Willesden, and North Kensington were dispatched.
03What is the current status of the investigation?
The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade are conducting a joint investigation into the cause of the fire. A cordon remains in place at the property.
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