Two children and two women killed in ‘horrible’ house fire in Bexleyheath

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Two children and two women were killed in a house fire in southeast London.

Firefighters equipped with respirators were able to pull the four people out of the semi-detached home in Bexleyheath Thursday night, but they died at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police said the two children involved in the fire were believed to be a baby and a girl.

The next of kin have been informed, police said, adding that the victims are all believed to be related to each other.

Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters were called to set fire to Hamilton Road at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

The man who left the building before the hospital firefighters arrived still has leg injuries and his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

The mother said another person was taken to hospital by ambulance after arriving at the scene.

A neighbor said the terraced semi-detached house “rapidly caught fire” as smoke rose into the street.

Emergency services at the scene on Friday morning

Builder Scott James, 44, said he saw a “stunned” man lying against a wall.

“The smoke engulfed me and then it engulfed the whole house,” he said.

“There was a fire downstairs and then the whole house went up. It caught fire. There was no explosion.”

Another neighbor, Ling Han, 36, said, “I saw a huge torch on the first floor. I am very sad because we were seeing people in danger and we can do nothing for them.”

Flowers at the scene of the house fire on Hamilton Road in Bexleyheath

London Fire Commissioner Andy Rowe said: “This is a truly horrific incident which is both sad and shocking at the same time.”

“Our thoughts are with family, friends and the community at this difficult time.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said in a statement he was “sad” to hear the news.

He said: “I am saddened to hear that two women and two children tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Bexley last night. My heart goes out to all their loved ones and the local community at this terrible time.

“The London Fire Brigade worked tirelessly at the scene to put out the fire and I remain in close contact with them regarding their urgent investigation into this horrific incident.”

At this point, the cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious and there have been no arrests.

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