Blaze Rips Through London Flat in Early Morning Fire

The London Fire Brigade was called to Thomas Lane at 3.45am today after flames engulfed part of a seventh-floor flat, sending shockwaves through the neighbourhood.

Man Rescued from Smoke-Hit Flat

Firefighters in breathing gear heroically pulled a man from the smoke-filled three-room flat. He was treated on site for smoke inhalation, but his condition remains undisclosed.

35 Firefighters Tackle Fierce Seventh-Floor Fire

A massive crew of 35 firefighters from Lewisham, Forest Hill, Greenwich, Lee Green, and Deptford battled the blaze for over an hour. They brought the fire under control by 5am, preventing further disaster.

Cause of Blaze Under Urgent Investigation

Officials have launched an inquiry into what sparked the fire at the nine-storey block. More details are expected as the investigation unfolds.

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