Heartbreak as two children killed in horrifying house fire in East London
Four more people remain in hospital - including a child in critical condition
A second child has died after a fire ripped through a house in London this weekend.
Emergency services were called to Napier Road, East Ham, shortly after 8.30am on Saturday.
One child was found dead inside the property and five other people were taken to hospital.
The second child died in hospital and another child remains in a critical condition.
All six of those involved are believed to be from the same family and to have all lived at the property.
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Half of the first floor and ground floor of a terraced house was damaged by the fire - with six fire engines and 40 firefighters called to the scene.
The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade are carrying out an investigation into the cause of the fire.
In an update on Sunday, the police said there was 'at this very early stage' no evidence to suggest there were suspicious circumstances surrounding the blaze.
Police are continuing to work to identify and inform other family members.
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DCI Jonathan Burks, of the Metropolitan Police, 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.”
London Fire Bridge Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said: “This is a terribly sad incident and the thoughts of all of us at London Fire Brigade are with the family, friends and all those affected at this difficult time.
“Staff will be in the local community over the coming days to offer support and advice where needed.
“The welfare of our staff is very important and all those involved will be offered support from our counselling and trauma service.