Family loses everything in house fire

A family has lost everything they own in a fire that broke out in their East Peckham home last week.

All occupants of the semi-detached home in Hop Bine Close escaped unhurt but the property and everything in it has been destroyed.​

25 firefighters attended the fire at around 3.50am, but they had to fall back when the roof collapsed at around 4.24am.

Eye witness, Mrs Allen said: “At first, I thought it was daylight. And there were all the lights from the engines as well. The roof was alight and I could see flames coming through the back bedroom. The flames were shooting through the roof. At least everyone got out safely, though I’m a bit worried as I’m not sure if their black dog is OK.”

A spokesman for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire using three hose reels and a hydrant. They were withdrawn from the property due to the roof collapsing at 4.24am. Four pumps attended – one from Paddock Wood, two from Tonbridge and one from Borough Green. We also had support from Thames-side.”

An investigation is being carried out to determine how the fire was started.