A tragic incident occurred in Barking where a child lost their life to a flat fire on Stern Close.
The fire was so severe that it destroyed the three-roomed flat located on the second floor of the building.
Unfortunately, the child couldn’t be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Prior to the arrival of firefighters, two adults and two children managed to escape the flat and were taken to the hospital.
Meanwhile, the London Ambulance Service crews treated another man affected by the fire.
The London Fire Brigade was alerted of the incident at 0325 and had the situation under control by 0518.
Six fire engines and approximately 40 firefighters from Barking, East Ham, and surrounding fire stations responded to the call.
The Brigade and Metropolitan Police Service are currently investigating the cause of the fire. More updates on the matter are yet to follow.
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