Two treated in hospital after north west London house fire

The two story semi detached home in Dollis Hill was destroyed.

Crews were called to Fleetwood Road in Dollis Hill in the early hours of Thursday.
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 16th Feb 2023

A man and woman have been taken to hospital after a fire completely destroyed a house in north west London.

About 50 firefighters were on the scene on Fleetwood Road in Dollis Hill in the early hours.

8 people managed to escape before crews arrived - the two story semi detached house was destroyed - as was half of the roof of next door.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: "The Brigade was called at 0221 and the fire was under control by 0427. Crews from Willesden, West Hampstead, Park Royal and surrounding stations attended the scene."

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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