Five people have died – and one person is unaccounted for – after a house fire in west London.
The Met Police said all five victims are believed to be members of the same family.
Ten fire engines and about 70 firefighters were called to the blaze at a property on Channel Close in Hounslow, just before 10.30pm on Sunday night.
The ground floor and first floors of the mid-terrace house were destroyed and part of the roof was also damaged.
Five people on the first floor of the building were pronounced dead at the scene.
A man was taken to hospital and one person remains missing.
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Labour MP Ruth Cadbury, whose constituency includes Hounslow, said children were among the fatalities.
She wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “I am devastated to learn this morning that 5 people, including children, died in a fire in a house in Hounslow last night.
“My thoughts are with their family, friends neighbours.”
London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe said: “This is a terribly sad incident and the thoughts of all of us at London Fire Brigade are with the family, friends and all those affected at this difficult time.
“Staff will be in the local community today to offer support and advice where needed.
“The welfare of our staff is very important and all those involved will be offered support from our counselling and trauma service.”
The cause of the fire – which was brought under control by 1.30am on Monday – is being investigated.
