A second child has died after a fire in east London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
One child died and five others were taken to hospital after the Fire broke out at a semi-detached house in East Ham just before 8.30am on Saturday.
The second child died in the hospital overnight; the first was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other children and two adults were also taken to hospital, where the children and one of the adults remain in serious condition, the brigade said.
The six people involved are believed to be members of the same family and lived together at the address in Napier Road, East Ham, the Metropolitan Police said.
Half of the first floor and ground floor of the house on Napier Road were damaged in the fire, which was under control by 9.10am.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters attended, including crews from East Ham, Barking, Stratford, Ilford and neighboring fire stations.
The London Ambulance Service sent ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, members of its Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) and an air ambulance to the scene.
LFB Assistant Commissioner Patrick Goulbourne said: “This is a terribly sad incident and the thoughts of all of us at London Fire Brigade are with the family, friends and everyone affected at this difficult time.
“The team will be out in the local community over the next few days to offer support and advice where needed.
“The wellbeing of our staff is very important and everyone involved will receive support from our trauma and counseling service.”
The cause of the fire is being investigated by firefighters from the Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police.
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The force said there is no evidence to indicate suspicious circumstances and inquiries are ongoing to identify and inform other family members.
Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz said on X she was “heartbroken”, calling it “an unimaginable loss”.
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