A man has died after a flat fire on Woolwich Common yesterday.

Around 25 firefighters and four fire engines arrived at a six-storey block of flats on Woolwich Common on February 23.

Fire crews from Plumstead, Eltham, Lee Green and Greenwich fire stations attended the scene.

The brigade was first alerted at 5.05pm and managed to control the fire within two hours.

They successfully escorted one man and two women from a neighbouring flat to safety.

Half of a second floor flat in a six-storey block was destroyed.

One man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police and Brigade's fire investigation team are now investigating the blaze.

The Metropolitan Police has been approached for further information.

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a flat fire on Woolwich Common in Woolwich.

“Half of a second floor flat was destroyed by fire in a six storey block of flats. Sadly one man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“One man and two women were led to safety by crews wearing breathing apparatus from a neighbouring flat.

“The Brigade was called at 1705 and was under control by 1856. Fire crews from Plumstead, Eltham, Lee Green and Greenwich fire stations were in attendance.

“The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Met Police and the Brigade’s fire investigation team.”