Hounslow murder investigation launched as woman dies after fire
A murder investigation has been launched in Hounslow, London, following a fatal fire at a residential property. One woman died and another is in critical condition, with police suspecting the fire was started deliberately.
Why it matters
The incident represents a significant public safety concern and a major criminal investigation in a residential area.
Image caption, A 48-year-old woman died in hospital following a fire at a residential address in Hounslow
A murder investigation is under way after a 48-year-old woman died in a fire in west London.
Officers were called to a residential address on Berkeley Avenue, Hounslow, at about 01:15 BST on Wednesday following reports of the blaze, the Metropolitan Police said.
Six men and three women were taken to hospital, where the 48-year-old woman died. Another woman, 40, is in a life-threatening condition.
The Met said no arrests had been made but officers believed the fire may have been started deliberately. Det Ch Insp Neil John said: "Our inquiries are progressing at pace as we work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the fire."
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