Three people have died following a large fire in west London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has confirmed. Around 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines were dispatched to the scene in White City just before 7pm on Saturday after the blaze broke out.
Fire Details and Response
The fire occurred at a single-storey building on New Zealand Way, close to Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road stadium. Firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control, which damaged just over half of the structure. The LFB received the first of 19 calls reporting the fire at 1852, and crews from North Kensington, Acton, Chiswick, and surrounding fire stations were mobilized. The fire was brought under control by 2125.
Victims and Rescue Efforts
Three men were rescued from the building by firefighters and treated at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service. Two of the men were declared dead at the scene. The third man was taken to hospital for further treatment but later died.
Investigation Underway
LFB assistant commissioner Pat Goulbourne said: “The fire involved a single storey pavilion, with just over half of the structure damaged by the fire. Sadly, three people have died following a fire on New Zealand Way, White City. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brigade’s specialist fire investigation officers and the Metropolitan Police Service.”
