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Murder Investigation After Woman Dies and Eight Others Injured in Fire
Police said the fire left one woman dead, a second woman in life-threatening condition and six others discharged with minor injuries.
- On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation after a 48-year-old woman died and eight others were hospitalized following a fatal fire in Hounslow.
- Officers responded to a blaze on Berkeley Avenue shortly after 1 a.m., where police believe the fire may have been started deliberately based on preliminary investigation.
- A 48-year-old woman died in hospital, while another woman, 40, remains in life-threatening condition; six men and one woman were discharged with minor injuries.
- Detective Chief Inspector Neil John is leading the ongoing inquiry, and forensic officers are working at the residential property, though no arrests have been made.
- DCI John described the fire as an isolated incident but acknowledged it will cause concern within the local community, stating "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the victim's family.
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The Independent (US)Murder probe continues after London house fire kills woman and injures eight
Officers were called to reports of a fire at a property on Berkeley Avenue at about 1.14am on Wednesday.
·Belfast, United Kingdom
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