Two children dead and third critical after blaze rips through home
Three other people, believed to be part of the same family, are also being treated in hospital. The Met Police is investigating the cause of the fire, which was tackled by 60 firefighters.
Two children have died and a third is critically ill after a fire ripped through a home yesterday.
Three other people, believed to be part of the same family, are also being treated in hospital.
The Met Police is investigating the cause of the fire, which was tackled by 60 firefighters.
Emergency services were called to a house on Napier Road, East Ham, east London, at about 8:32am on Saturday, 13 July, following reports of a fire.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service.
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A Met spokesperson said: "Sadly, one child was found deceased inside the property. A further five people were taken to hospital by ambulance colleagues.
"Tragically, one other child died at hospital. Four other people remain in hospital, including a child whose condition is critical.
"All six people are believed to be members of the same family, who lived at the house on Napier Road."
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and inform other family members. They will be supported by specially trained police officers.
House fire on Napier Road, East Ham in East London. One sadly died five were seriously injured.#londonboroughofnewham pic.twitter.com/MJP7zN69VZ
— Ash Chiagorom (@AshChiagorom) July 13, 2024
DCI Jonathan Burks, one of the senior officers responsible for policing Newham, said: “I appreciate that local people will be shocked and saddened by this tragic event. We share those sentiments and will do all we can, alongside LFB, the local authority and other partners, to provide the family and local community with support and answers to their questions about this heart-breaking incident.”
Officers are investigating the fire alongside London Fire Brigade colleagues. At this very early stage, there is no evidence to indicate suspicious circumstances. Enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation who has yet to speak with police is asked to call 101 and quote reference 1996/13jul.