Firefighters rescued six people as they battled a flat fire at a busy road.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Alexandra Avenue in Harrow today (February 10) at 11.34am.
Firefighters found part of a flat on the ground floor of the three-storey block to be alight.
Crews from Northolt, Harrow, Ruislip and Wembley fire stations are at the scene and the fire was under control by 12.18pm.
Three people were led to safety from a first floor balcony and a further three people were lead to safety from a second floor balcony by firefighters using a ladder.
One woman was taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation.
James Gazza, from Harrow, saw the aftermath of the fire.
Another person, Nicola Treadaway, captured this.
@TimesHarrow Fire earlier today Alexander Ave.... pic.twitter.com/0Fmg6Z9DP1
— Nicola Treadaway (@treadaway30) February 10, 2020
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
To find out more and stay-up to date all news in Harrow, like our Facebook page and follow our Twitter account @TimesHarrow.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel