Joan Collins treated for smoke inhalation after ‘terrifying’ fire at London flat
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Belgravia building
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Joan Collins has been treated for smoke inhalation after a "terrifying" fire at her flat in London
The 85-year-old actress took to Twitter to thank the emergency services, after firefighters extinguished the blaze and paramedics attended to her at the scene.
“Thank you from the bottom of my [heart] from to the marvellous [London Fire Brigade] who attended to the terrifying fire yesterday in our flat,” she said on Twitter.
“And thanks also to the [NHS London]...ambulance crew who took care of our smoke inhalation and comforted me.
“And the wonderful [Metropolitan Police] who who kept the street closed and everyone safe.”
On Instagram the former Dynasty star shared a clip of the blackened interior of the flat, after the fire had been extinguished.
“The remains of the day,” she wrote in the caption accompanying the post.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it was contacted at 4.28pm on Saturday.
Two fire engines and 10 firefighters attended the scene.
“Part of a flat on the first floor of the seven-storey building was damaged by the fire,” the London Fire Brigade said in a statement.
“Two people left the property before the brigade arrived.”
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments