Sadly a man has died following a flat fire on Gale Close in Mitcham.
The ground floor, first floor and roof of the property were damaged by fire
Sadly a man has died following a house fire on Herbert Road in Ilford.
Firefighters investigated and traced the smoke to a small rubbish fire adjacent to an external wall
The fire was very visible and the Brigade control took 21 999 calls
One terraced house had its roof completely destroyed by fire.
Brigade 999 control officers took around 15 calls to the fire
At the height of the incident, 12 fire engines and around 80 firefighters were at the scene
Firefighters are reminding business owners to ensure they have fire alarms fitted in their premises
Two roomed flat on first floor of terraced house destroyed by fire