Fatalities reported after ’house explosion’ in south London

05 May 2024 , 10:43
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Fatalities reported after ’house explosion’ in south London
Fatalities reported after ’house explosion’ in south London

One person has been confirmed dead after a garden shed in south London turned into a ‘fireball’.

Yesterday morning the fire broke out in Church Hill Road North, Cheam, and was attended to by the London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Service, and Metropolitan Police were all at the scene at around 10am.

Residents nearby recalled hearing a loud boom before the fire broke out around 8.55am – but was brought under control by 10.18am.

The Metropolitan police confirmed in a statement: ‘Emergency services were called shortly before 9am on Saturday, May 4, to an outbuilding on fire at residential premises in Church Hill Road, North Cheam.

‘Officers attended along with colleagues from LFB and LAS. Sadly, a body was found within the outbuilding. Officers believe they know this person’s identity and are in contact with family members.

‘The cause of the fire is under investigation by officers and LFB colleagues. At this early stage, the fire is not believed to be suspicious, however enquiries continue.’

Emma Davis

Crime, London

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