Investigation launched after London house fire leaves one dead

11 Nov 2025 • 10:41 PM MYT
The Independent
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One person has died in a house fire in London.

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to the scene in Broome Road, Hampton, south-west London, at 1.21am on Sunday, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.

Half of the first floor of the mid-terraced house was damaged in the fire, LFB said, and a woman was declared dead at the scene.

The blaze was put out by 4am.