Woman dies in fire at block of flats in Hampstead
About 20 people managed to flee the burning building in Hampstead, north London, by the time fire crews arrived at the scene.
Tuesday 21 November 2017 08:19, UK
A woman has died after a fire broke out at a block of flats in north London.
About 60 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at Daleham Gardens, Hampstead, in the early hours on Tuesday.
Several people had escaped from the building by the time crews arrived at the building.
The woman is believed to have died at the scene. No further details about her have been released.
London Fire Brigade said the fire damaged the first, second and third floors of the low-rise block.
A spokesman said: "Crews rescued a woman from the building but sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Around 20 people left the flats before the brigade arrived."
Images on social media showed flames leaping from the roof of the building.
The cause of the fire, which was under control by 5am, is being investigated.