Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a four-bedroom ground-floor flat on Charlesfield in Grove Park, Lewisham, early this morning (October 13). The London Fire Brigade received the first of ten calls about the incident at 12.56am, and five fire engines and around 35 firefighters were dispatched to the scene.
Firefighters rescue man from flat
Crews from Eltham, Lee Green, and Sidcup attended the incident, which was brought under control by 5.38am. Firefighters rescued a man from the flat, who was then taken to hospital by paramedics. The flat was completely destroyed by the fire.
Investigation underway
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service. The London Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. The incident occurred just before 1am, with the first call logged at 12.56am.
