A woman in her 70s has died after a huge house fire in south-west London.
Around 60 firefighters tackled the blaze at an end-of-terrace property on Rotherwood Close, Wimbledon about 11pm on Tuesday.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan Police said.
Enquiries are ongoing to locate and inform next of kin.
London Fire Brigade said around 14 people were evacuated from surrounding homes as a precaution.
The fire was under control by 12.23am with eight engines from New Malden, Wimbledon, Mitcham, Tooting and surrounding stations attending.
A police spokesman said: “There are no reports of any other injuries.
“At this early stage, the fire is not being treated as suspicious but enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.”
LFB added: “The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
