Emergency services remain at the scene of a fatal Richmond house fire.

The fire took place yesterday evening (15 January) on Onslow Road in Richmond.

Sadly, an elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A statement from the London Fire Brigade, which was released last night said: "Sadly, a man has died following a house fire in Richmond.

"Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a fire on Onslow Road, in a building of three floors.

"Part of the ground floor was damaged by the fire.

"A man was found in the home, and sadly pronounced dead at the scene."

The statement added: "The Brigade was called at 2008, and the fire was under control by 2205. Firefighters from Richmond, Kingston and Twickenham fire stations attended the scene.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown. (Photo Credit: Heather Nicholls).

A spokesperson from the Met Police said this afternoon: "An elderly man has died following a fire in Richmond.

"Police were called at 20:14hrs on Monday, 15 January to the fire at an address in Onslow Road, Richmond.

"Some neighbouring addresses were evacuated as a precaution.

"The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

"Police remain at the scene."