Pictures have emerged from the scene of a Bexleyheath house fire in which two children and two women died.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to the incident on Hamilton Road at around 8.30pm last night (November 18).
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The victims were rescued from the first floor by use of a ladder, but all four died at the scene.
Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “I am heartbroken to hear that two women and two children tragically lost their lives in a house fire in Bexleyheath last night.
“My heart goes out to their loved ones and the local community at this awful time.
“I remain in close contact with London Fire Brigade who worked tirelessly to put the fire out and are urgently investigating its causes.”
A man who left the building before firefighters arrived has been taken to hospital.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
“This is a truly terrible incident which is both sad and shocking,” said London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe.
“Our thoughts are with the family, friends and local community at this difficult time.”
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