Police have verified that a man in his 70s passed away as a result of a fire at a south London apartment.
Following reports of the fire, emergency services arrived quickly to Brook Drive, Elephant and Castle, about 10 am.
However, the victim, a guy in his 70s, was declared dead on the spot.
According to a police statement, an inquiry into the fire’s origin has been opened.
‘Emergency services were alerted just before 10am on Sunday, February 12, to a fire at a flat in Brook Drive, SE11,’ a Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said.
Officers attended alongside their LFB and LAS coworkers. At the scene, a guy in his 70s was declared deceased.
“Investigations are being conducted to determine the cause of the fire.” No one has been arrested.
For additional information, the London Fire Brigade has been contacted.
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