The fire occurred on Sunday in Channel Close, where firefighters found the bodies on the first floor of a terraced house. The adults in the home are locally identified as Aroen Kishen and his wife Seema. One person remains unaccounted for, and another man is hospitalized.
The London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police are investigating the fire's cause, with no arrests made. They are considering all possibilities, including whether Diwali fireworks or candles were factors. The fire, reported at 22:30, was controlled by 01:25, with 10 fire engines and about 70 firefighters responding.
Local MP Seema Malhotra expressed her devastation and planned to visit the area. London Mayor Sadiq Khan and fire officials have offered their condolences. The incident has left the community in shock, and support is being provided to those affected and the emergency responders involved.
