Woman dead and two kids injured in hospital as cops probe fire at family home
A WOMAN has been killed after a fire ripped through a family home in south east London.
The victim, 45, died at the scene in Orpington late last night.
Two children and a man, 44, were also taken to hospital for the injuries.
Cops and fire brigade investigators have now launched an probe into the tragic blaze.
A police spokesman said: “Three other people were also taken to hospital – a 44-year-old man, who is in a life-threatening condition, and two youths (a boy and girl – ages currently unknown). Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
“The occupants of the house are believed to be family members.”
Crews brought the fire under control in an hour and 15 minutes but sadly it was too late to save the woman.
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A LFB spokesman said: “Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a house in Cray Avenue in Orpington.
“Part of the ground floor, first floor and staircase of the property were damaged by fire.
“Sadly one woman was pronounced dead at the scene.”
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