Firefighters at Lloyds Bank. Pic: Ross Logan
A fire has ripped through Lloyds Bank in Tolworth, forcing residents to flee flats above.
A cordoned-off Lloyds Bank. Pic: Ross Logan
The blaze took hold shortly after 8pm this evening. Police officers arrived first and forced their way into the building to rescue the occupiers.
A police spokesman said no one was injured and that no hazardous materials were involved.
Residents have been taken in at Our Lady Immaculate church across the Ewell Road, and will be allowed to stay the night there after their flats were filled with smoke.
The fire, which saw half the ground floor alight, was contained by about 10.30pm.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel