Child dies & five injured in East Ham house fire as inferno destroys terraced home & 40 firefighters tackle blaze
A CHILD has died and five others rushed to hospital after a horror house fire this morning.
Frantic calls were made to crews after the ground and first floors of a terraced house in East Ham, London went up in flames.
Dozens of firefighters raced to the house and worked to battle the flames – while paramedics rushed to the scene.
London Fire Brigade said a child was one of six people injured in the inferno.
Tragically the youngster, whose age and gender has not been confirmed, could not be saved and died.
Five other people were rushed to hospital after the Napier Road inferno.
Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne today 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 over the coming days 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 is still being probed.
Six trucks and more than 60 firefighters battled the blaze, which was under control within half an hour.
Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz said before the tragic news broke: “Our thanks to our London Fire team in Newham London for their rapid response to this serious fire incident in East Ham.
“Praying for the safety of residents impacted.
“Council officers are on the scene supporting fire brigade officers; and we’ll be here to support all efforts.”
A Met Police spokesperson told The Sun: “Police are investigating a fatal fire in West Ham.
“Officers were called to a residential property on Napier Road at about 08:32hrs on Saturday, 13 July following reports of a fire.
“Officers attended alongside colleagues in LFB.
“Sadly, one person was found deceased inside the property. Enquiries are ongoing to trace their next of kin.
“A further five people were taken to hospital, where they remain with injuries. Their conditions await.
“A number of local road closures have been put in place while emergency services deal with the fire.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.30 am today (13 July) to reports of a fire on Napier Road, East Ham.
“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, members of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and London’s Air Ambulance.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews and emergency service partners, one person died at the scene. Five people were conveyed to a major trauma centre as a priority.”