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Two killed in London flat fire Two killed in Hounslow flat fire
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Two people have died and two are being treated in hospital for multiple injuries following a flat fire in London, the emergency services have said.Two people have died and two are being treated in hospital for multiple injuries following a flat fire in London, the emergency services have said.
One person was found in the street close to the burning flat in Church Road, Hounslow, west London, and pronounced dead. A second was found dead inside the flat during a search by firefighters, Scotland Yard said.One person was found in the street close to the burning flat in Church Road, Hounslow, west London, and pronounced dead. A second was found dead inside the flat during a search by firefighters, Scotland Yard said.
A spokeswoman for the London Ambulance Service said a 30-year-old woman is believed to be one of the two people who died.A spokeswoman for the London Ambulance Service said a 30-year-old woman is believed to be one of the two people who died.
An 18-year-old man and a 37 year-old man were taken to St Mary's hospital as a priority where they are being treated for multiple injuries, the London Ambulance Service said.An 18-year-old man and a 37 year-old man were taken to St Mary's hospital as a priority where they are being treated for multiple injuries, the London Ambulance Service said.
Three people are believed to have jumped from the burning building before firefighters arrived shortly after 1.30am, a spokesman for the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.Three people are believed to have jumped from the burning building before firefighters arrived shortly after 1.30am, a spokesman for the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
Eight fire engines and about 58 firefighters battled to control the blaze, which has been extinguished, the LFB said.Eight fire engines and about 58 firefighters battled to control the blaze, which has been extinguished, the LFB said.
The fire is believed to have started in a flat above a shop before spreading to the roof and neighbouring flats.The fire is believed to have started in a flat above a shop before spreading to the roof and neighbouring flats.
About 50 people who were evacuated from the flats and nearby properties were being moved to emergency accommodation by the local authority. The cause of the fire is unknown.About 50 people who were evacuated from the flats and nearby properties were being moved to emergency accommodation by the local authority. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Four ambulance crews, three duty officers, a hazardous area response team and the medical team from the local air ambulance in a car attended the scene.Four ambulance crews, three duty officers, a hazardous area response team and the medical team from the local air ambulance in a car attended the scene.
The fire was first reported by police officers who spotted it while patrolling the area.The fire was first reported by police officers who spotted it while patrolling the area.
Roads were closed while firefighters investigated the blaze.Roads were closed while firefighters investigated the blaze.
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