The Metropolitan Police said there is no evidence to suggest the blaze was suspicious.
A third child has died following a house fire in east London.One child was found dead in the property and two others have since died in hospital, the Metropolitan Police said.Flowers at the scene in Napier Road, East Ham Detective Chief Inspector Jonathan Burks said: “It is our incredibly sad duty to report that a third child died in hospital yesterday.
“Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected. I reiterate that we will do all we can, alongside the London Fire Brigade, the local authority and other partners, to provide the family and local community with support and answers to their questions.”Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to the blaze, which damaged the ground floor and half of the first floor of the terraced house.
Update: Statement from Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz after further devastating news regarding the house fire that took place in East Ham on 13 July 2024.Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz said: “Knowing that a third precious child has now died following the house fire on Napier Road in East Ham adds to the deep grief and sadness felt by our community here.
“On behalf of everyone in Newham, my continuing condolences to all those who know and love the family afflicted by this horrendous tragedy.
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