Fire fighters from West Hamstead fire station rushed to Griffin Close in Willesden last night (Dec 19) at 11:51pm to deal with a fire that killed one person.

The London Fire Brigade sent two fire engines and 14 fire fighters to extinguish the blaze, which damaged the kitchen in the home ran by Origin Housing.

The fire was said to be  under control by 00:36am this morning.

More as we get it.