Tragic blaze wipes out flat as child dies at scene
Fire Ravages Barking Flat in Early Hours
A three-room flat on the second floor of a Barking building was gutted by fire in the early hours. Two adults and two children escaped before firefighters arrived but were rushed to hospital. Sadly, a child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Massive Emergency Response
The London Fire Brigade was called at 3.25am and extinguished the blaze by 5.18am. Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters from Barking, East Ham, and nearby stations battled the flames.
Another man received treatment at the scene from London Ambulance Service crews.
Cause of Fire Under Investigation
The cause of the devastating blaze is currently being investigated by the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Police Service.
Ambulance Chief Speaks Out
Pauline Cranmer, Strategic Commander at London Ambulance Service, said:
“We were called at 3:28am to reports of a fire on Stern Close, Barking. We deployed multiple resources – seven ambulance crews, two fast response medics, incident officers, advanced paramedics, and our Hazardous Area Response Team. Trauma teams from London’s Air Ambulance also attended.
“Our crews treated seven people at the scene. Despite our best efforts, a child was sadly pronounced dead there. Four people were taken to major trauma centres, one to a local hospital, and another was discharged on site.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young child and all affected by this tragic fire. Thanks to all ambulance, fire, and police crews who fought tirelessly to save lives.”
