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Two dead in Kingston flat fire above shop Two dead in Kingston flat fire above shop
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Two people have died in a fire in a flat above a shop in south-west London.Two people have died in a fire in a flat above a shop in south-west London.
Surrounding properties have been evacuated after firefighters were called to Tolworth Rise South, Kingston, at 04:55 GMT on Tuesday.Surrounding properties have been evacuated after firefighters were called to Tolworth Rise South, Kingston, at 04:55 GMT on Tuesday.
One man and another victim, whose gender has not yet been disclosed by police, were pronounced dead at the scene.One man and another victim, whose gender has not yet been disclosed by police, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Five more men suffering from smoke inhalation were taken to a west London hospital by paramedics.Five more men suffering from smoke inhalation were taken to a west London hospital by paramedics.
The fire was under control by 07:44 and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.The fire was under control by 07:44 and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
London Fire Brigade said the roof and first-floor flats were alight.London Fire Brigade said the roof and first-floor flats were alight.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added: "We sent four ambulance crews, our hazardous area response team and an incident response officer.
"We assessed five patients and took them to hospital. Sadly, two people were dead at the scene."
Eight fire engines from New Malden, Surbiton, Sutton, Wimbledon, Kingston and other nearby stations attended.Eight fire engines from New Malden, Surbiton, Sutton, Wimbledon, Kingston and other nearby stations attended.
Five people in neighbouring properties have been evacuated and given temporary accommodation by Kingston Council.
The council said it is working closely with the fire brigade and the police.
Edward Davey, MP for Kingston and Surbiton, sent his "sincere condolences" when he heard of the first victim's death.
Tolworth Rise South is a service road running parallel to the southbound A3.Tolworth Rise South is a service road running parallel to the southbound A3.
It is closed between Southwood Drive and Oakdene Drive, Transport for London said.It is closed between Southwood Drive and Oakdene Drive, Transport for London said.