A WOMAN died over the weekend when fire engulfed her flat in Hayes.

The 49-year-old victim was discovered by firefighters after they managed to get the blaze under control at the flat, in Burns Close, Hayes End.

Neighbours raised the alarm at 5pm on Saturday and two engines from Hillingdon Fire Station were sent, which had the situation under control within half-an-hour.

An investigation into the cause is under way.

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