Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a house that had been converted into flats on Kenton Road in Harrow during the early hours of this morning (20 May).
The incident happened shortly after 1am. A flat on the second floor was completely destroyed by the fire.
According to London Fire Brigade, seven people managed to leave the property before crews arrived. One person was treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said, “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters attended a fire at a house converted into flats on Kenton Road in Harrow overnight (20 May).
“A flat on the second floor was destroyed by fire. Seven people left the property before firefighters arrived, including one person who was treated by London Ambulance Service.
“The Brigade’s Control Officers took around 12 calls about the fire.
“The first call was received at 0124 and Control Officers mobilised crews from Harrow, Northolt, Wembley and Stanmore fire stations to the scene. The fire was brought under control by 0226.
“The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade and Metropolitan Police.”
The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.
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