Try GOLD - Free
Pensioner dies after flames engulf home
Croydon Advertiser
|May 30, 2025
AN ELDERLY man died after two floors of a semi-detached house were gutted by flames.
-
The fire ripped through the home on Coulsdon Road in Croydon, which is adjacent to the gates of Keston Primary School, just before 2am on Sunday, killing a 77-year-old man who was found on a staircase but pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say enquiries into the cause are ongoing and no arrests have been made. The London Fire Brigade say the fire was under control by around 3am.
This story is from the May 30, 2025 edition of Croydon Advertiser.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Croydon Advertiser
Croydon Advertiser
Creative hub opens with festive market
A NEW creative hub has opened as part of Croydon’s Creative Enterprise Zone - providing a vibrant home for the borough's creative community.
2 mins
December 12, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
Kneecap to play big Crystal Palace show
KNEECAP have announced their biggest headline show to date, and it’s happening in south London.
1 min
December 12, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
London Mayor makes pledge to protect free school meals funding
KHAN GIVES PROMISE TO SCHEME THAT SAVES FAMILIES AT LEAST £500 A YEAR
2 mins
December 12, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
Every family hub to have dedicated Send specialist, government announces
FAMILIES will be able to access support for special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in family hubs across the country, the Government has announced.
1 mins
December 12, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
Kate charmed by Croydon boy in mental health charity visit
THE Princess of Wales cooed over toddlers and held the fingers of a little boy from Croydon when she met parents helping to shape a training curriculum for health visitors.
2 mins
December 05, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
Council tax won't rise above cap says Mayor
GOVERNMENT AGREES TO HIGHER INCREASES
3 mins
December 05, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
DLR line extension an 'investment in our future and statement of our ambition'
LONDON'S DLR extension has been given the green light from the Chancellor.
2 mins
December 05, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
Croydon girl Afua tops the Powerlist for 2026
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF BANK OF ENGLAND HAS BEEN NAMED THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BLACK PERSON IN THE UK
2 mins
November 28, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
Sitcom fans run from Croydon to Windsor... on purpose
DOZENS RUN PEEP SHOW MARATHON IN TRIBUTE TO SUPER HANS CHARACTER
2 mins
November 28, 2025
Croydon Advertiser
TfL wants to change busy road where buses 'crawl' and drivers speed at night
FREQUENT crashes and slow-moving traffic on a busy South London red route have prompted Transport for London (TfL) to explore changes aimed at encouraging active travel.
3 mins
November 21, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size