Welcome to your local community website...

Pensioner dies in Ashford house fire

Posted by Steve Bax on Nov 18, 08 02:28 PM in Local Authority

parkland-grove-fire-1-19.jpgA pensioner who died in a fire at his home in Parkland Grove, Ashford, on Monday, has been named as 88-year-old Jack Webster.

The widower's body was discovered on the ground floor of his home of 60 years by firefighters, who were called to the scene at about 2.30am by neighbours who smelt smoke in the air.

Crews from Staines and Sunbury took about two hours to put out the blaze, which investigators believe started in the downstairs kitchen or back room and was not suspicious.

Jane Spencer, who lives in Parkland Grove, said: "It's tragic. Everyone here is in shock. He was such a friendly man and he used to cycle along waving to everyone - he was so lively for his age."

We'd like to hear from you.
Send your stories, pics and videos

Leave a comment


Type the characters you see in the picture above.

Search in your area

Keep up to date

RSS feed icon Subscribe to our RSS feed | what is RSS?

Recent Comments

Useful Links

Get involved

Our website aims to cover anything and everything happening in your community from news to local amateur sport and clubs to events. As users of the community we want you to set the agenda by telling us about the things that affect you, the groups and societies you run and the events you've been a part of. Send us your stories, pictures and news or join the forum to discuss local issues with your neighbours. If you've got something to say and want to be involved contact Steve Bax or call 01932 561111.

Sponsored Links