09-07-2025
Boy, 12, killed in flat fire
A 12-year-old boy has died in a flat fire in south-east London.
The blaze broke out at the maisonette in Lewisham Road, Lewisham, shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
A 54-year-old woman was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
London Fire Brigade has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, supported by the Metropolitan Police, but at this stage it is not believed to be suspicious.
Detective Chief Inspector Danian Reid, of the Met's local investigations team, said: 'This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone involved. We continue to work alongside investigators from the London Fire Brigade to establish the cause of the fire.
'We understand the impact this will have on the community, and there will be local neighbourhood officers and other emergency services in the area as inquiries continue.'
London Fire Brigade said that 10 fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled the fire, which destroyed the maisonette on the ground and first floors.
