An investigation has been launched following a fire in East Ham, which has led to the deaths of two children and left a third critically ill.
Emergency services were called to a house on Napier Road at about 8:32 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, following reports of a fire.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from London Fire Brigade and London Ambulance Service.
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 a 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, and they lived at the house on Napier Road.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and inform other family members. Specially trained police officers will support them.
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, no evidence indicates suspicious circumstances. Enquiries are ongoing.
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