The player – nicknamed The Whirlwind – said: “Fire at my flat this morning. Everything gone. Gutted. Cue was in car and most importantly no one hurt.”
He is not believed to have been at home when the fire broke out at his third-floor flat, as five engines from Surrey Fire and Rescue and London Fire Brigade were sent the scene.
The remains of the fire can be seen inside the flat windowRay Collins
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Fans and fellow players were quick to offer their support and sympathy to White, six times beaten World Championship finalist, who is due to play in the German Masters in Berlin on Wednesday.
Fellow snooker professional Mike Dunn tweeted: “Really awful news pal. main thing is you and anyone else is ok.”
White’s snooker cue was in his car at the timeRay CollinsWhite is a six times World Championship finalistPA:Press Association
Snooker referee Jan Verhaas tweeted: “Sorry to hear mate. Glad u ok.”
And TV sports presenter Matt Smith tweeted: “Glad you are ok Jim. Hopefully the cleaner too?!”
Adam Durant, watch commander at Epsom station, said 15 people were led to safety from the block of flats.
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