'This is a terribly sad incident.'
Fiver others remain in hospital A child has died in a house fire in east London that seriously injured five others this morning. The blaze erupted on the ground and first floor of a terraced house on Napier Road, East Ham, at around 8.30am. The child was ‘found deceased inside the property’, the police said. No details on the child’s name, age or gender have been provided. Five others were taken to a major trauma centre as a ‘priority’, the ambulance service confirmed.
‘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,’ said Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne. ‘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.
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