A man in his 80s died in a fire that destroyed the first floor of his London home. The tragedy occurred on Granville Road in Wood Green, north London. Emergency services were called to the two-storey terraced house after flames broke out. Firefighters worked to control the blaze, which led to the complete destruction of the first floor. A woman was able to escape the property before the fire crews arrived.
The incident unfolded late on Saturday night, with about 40 firefighters responding to the emergency. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances leading to the blaze. The deceased is currently being identified, and a post-mortem will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Local residents reported seeing thick smoke rising from the house. Emergency services have confirmed that no other casualties were reported. The area remains under investigation, and further updates are expected. The fire has prompted a review of safety measures in older homes.
