Pensioner dies in fatal fire at £2.5million Richmond home as police investigate
He was confirmed dead after firefighters were called to his three-storey Victorian home
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A pensioner has been killed after a blaze broke out at his £2.5million home in south-west London, with police launching an investigation.
Four fire engines and 25 firefighters were dispatched to Onslow Road in Richmond shortly after 8pm on Monday night to the three-storey Victorian property.
Part of the ground floor was damaged while a man was sadly confirmed to have died. While his exact age is unknown, the Metropolitan Police described him as “elderly”.
The London Fire Brigade said in a statement: “The Brigade was called at 8.08pm, and the fire was under control by 10.05pm. Firefighters from Richmond, Kingston and Twickenham fire stations attended the scene.
“The fire is under investigation by the Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.”
The property remains cordoned off while investigators investigate the cause of the blaze, while neraby residents were evacuated as a precaution until the fire was under control.
A Met Police statement said: “An elderly man has died following a fire in Richmond.
“Police were called at 20:14hrs on Monday, 15 January to the fire at an address in Onslow Road, Richmond. Some neighbouring addresses were evacuated as a precaution.
“The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Police remain at the scene.”
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments