Hounslow fire: Five people killed and one missing in horror blaze in west London

Seventy fire fighters tackled blaze in Channel Close, Hounslow

Five people have been killed and one is missing after a horror house fire in west London.

Around 70 firefighters were called out to the blaze at a property in Channel Close, Hounslow at 10.26pm Sunday night. The ground floor and first floors of the mid-terraced house were destroyed by fire and part of the roof was also damaged by the blaze.

Crews found the five victims on the first floor and all were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police at the scene of the fire in Hounslow (PA)

One man managed to escape the family home during the fatal blaze and was taken to hospital.

Another person remains unaccounted for, the London Fire Brigade said, adding that the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Family members arrived at the scene this morning where a man is believed to have been at home with his wife, three children and two adult guests.

Dileep Singh, 54, told the Evening Standard: “I received a call and came as soon as I could with my wife we are desperate for information. My brother-in-law is alive but I don’t know what has happened to everyone else. I fear they are dead.

“We are desperate. I was told the fire came from outside from a bin. We are going to the hospital to try to get more information.”

Five people have died in the blaze (PA)

Firefighters were still on the scene of the incident on Monday morning as the investigation continued.

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.”