Pensioner rescued from Camden Town flat blaze

An elderly woman was rescued from a blaze at her flat in Camden Town.

More than 20 firefighters battled to put out the blaze in Lewis Street - Credit: Archant

Four fire engines and 21 firefighters were at the scene in Lewis Street for over an hour battling to bring the fire under control.

A spokesman from the London Fire Brigade said half of the ground floor flat was damaged.

Officers were investigating the cause of the blaze which broke out at around 1.20pm.