Kingston fire: Two men die in blaze above shops

Two men died in the blaze
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Eleanor Rose27 February 2018

Two men have died in a huge blaze above shops in south-west London.

Eight fire engines and 58 firefighters battled the massive fire after the London Fire Brigade was called at 4.55am, and managed to get the blaze under control by 7.44am.

The pair were pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services were called to the fire in Tolworth Rise South, Kingston.

Five people suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service.

The Metropolitan Police said a number of residents from surrounding properties were evacuated as a precaution.

The first floor and loft conversion of one flat and the loft conversion of a second flat were damaged by fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Liberal Democrats MP for Kingston & Surbiton, Edward Davey, tweeted: "Sad news to hear a person has died in a fire at a home in Tolworth earlier this morning.

"My sincere condolences to his family and friends - and my thoughts and good wishes are with the 5 others who are in Hospital with smoke inhalation."

Additional reporting by PA

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