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Elderly Couple Dies in North London House Fire
16 Jan
Summary
- A 90-year-old man and woman perished in a house fire.
- Firefighters recovered the bodies from a ground-floor blaze.
- Their families are being supported by specialist police officers.
A devastating fire ripped through a house in north London early Friday morning, resulting in the tragic deaths of a man and woman, both aged 90. The incident occurred shortly before 02:00 GMT at a semi-detached property on Albemarle Road in Barnet.
Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade responded swiftly to the emergency call, battling the flames that had erupted on the ground floor. Upon entering the smoke-filled residence, they discovered the bodies of the elderly couple. Paramedics pronounced them deceased at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police have since confirmed that the victims' next of kin have been informed of the tragedy. Specialist officers are providing crucial support to the grieving families as the investigation into the cause of the fire begins.
