Fire Breaks Out at Rotherhithe Block in Early Hours of New Year’s Day

A fire broke out at a residential block in Rotherhithe in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Emergency crews attended Harbord House around 1:20am to tackle a stairwell blaze. The cause and any injuries remain under investigation.

A fire broke out in the early hours of New Year’s Day at a residential block in Rotherhithe, south-east London.

Emergency services were called to Harbord House shortly after midnight, with police and the London Fire Brigade arriving at the scene at approximately 1:20am. Crews were seen tackling a blaze located in the building’s stairwell.

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed and remains under investigation. It is currently unclear how the blaze started or whether anyone was injured.

Residents were alerted to the incident during the early hours as emergency services worked to bring the situation under control.

The London Fire Brigade has been contacted for comment. Investigations are ongoing.