Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 05:07pm on 13 Nov 2023,Monday India Global
A tragic house fire in west London has claimed the lives of five family members of Indian origin, including three children, the Metropolitan Police confirmed Monday. The fire broke out Sunday night at a home in Channel Close, Hounslow. Police said the victims were all believed to be members of the same Indian origin family who had gathered to celebrate Diwali. One man survived after fleeing the burning home and is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution. Police said they are working to establish what happened in the devastating blaze that has shaken the community. [ Representative Image ]