Second child dies in house fire

A second child has died following a house fire in east London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.

The blaze broke out on the ground and first floor of a terraced house on Napier Road in East Ham shortly before 08:30 BST on Saturday.

LFB Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said: “Sadly, one child was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday morning, and overnight a second child died in hospital.

“Two other children and two adults were also taken to hospital, where the children and one adult remain in a serious condition.”

No details have been released on the identities of the children.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, an LFB spokesperson said.

Rokhsana Fiaz, the mayor of Newham, posted on X: “It is just an unimaginable loss and my heart goes out to the parents.

“My prayers for the two children who have died. Also prayers for the surviving family members, two adults and two other children.”

She added the council would work to support the family.

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