A man has sadly died in a flat fire on Brook Drive in Southwark this morning.
Five fire engines and around 35 firefighters were called to a fire in a ground floor flat, which was significantly damaged by the fire.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus rescued a man from the fire, but sadly he died at the scene.
A woman from a neighbouring flat was also rescued by firefighters. She was suffering from smoke inhalation and taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.
The Brigade was called at 0952 and the fire was under control by 1127. Fire crews from Old Kent Road, Dockhead, Richmond and Lambeth attended the scene.
The fire is being investigated by our Fire Investigation Team and the Metropolitan Police Service.