Fatal Walthamstow fire leaves two dead as home destroyed and investigation launched

Published date22 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
When firefighters arrived two people were discovered inside the property. They were pronounced dead by London Ambulance Service crews. The fire was brought under control by 12.22am. The property was destroyed by the flames

As well as the house being destroyed half of the roof was also damaged by the inferno. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Walthamstow, Woodford, Leyton and Tottenham fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and Metropolitan Police. A spokesperson for LFB said: "Two people have sadly died following a house fire on Forest Road in Walthamstow last night April 21.

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