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Murder investigation launched after woman dies and nine people injured in fire
Police said the blaze may have been started deliberately, and seven other people were discharged after treatment for minor injuries.
- On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation after a 48-year-old woman died and eight others were hospitalized following a fatal fire in Hounslow.
- Officers responded to a blaze on Berkeley Avenue shortly after 1 a.m., where police believe the fire may have been started deliberately based on preliminary investigation.
- A 48-year-old woman died in hospital, while another woman, 40, remains in life-threatening condition; six men and one woman were discharged with minor injuries.
- Detective Chief Inspector Neil John is leading the ongoing inquiry, and forensic officers are working at the residential property, though no arrests have been made.
- DCI John described the fire as an isolated incident but acknowledged it will cause concern within the local community, stating "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the victim's family.
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Murder investigation launched after London house fire leaves nine people in hospital
The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation after a London house fire left nine people in hospital. A woman, 48, was killed following a blaze at a residential property on Berkeley Avenue in Hounslow during the early hours of Wednesday morning.Officers were summoned to the address at 1.14am after the fire was reported, with crews from the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service also responding.The woman was rushed to …
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