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Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by what has happened
Superintendent Steve Allen, from the Met's local policing team in north-west London, said
I had gone outside and saw people standing around watching these huge flames so I just knew I had to act,
he told The Sun
It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of the wife and three beloved children—a daughter and two young sons—of Brother Usman Ghani in a tragic house fire in Wembley last night
He wrote on FacebookI heard the dad outside crying and screaming "my children, my wife, my whole family is in there".
Mr Pedra, 33, saidI recognise the significant impact this incident has had on the community."
He added
We remain in the early stages of our investigation, however one man was arrested outside the house
Superintendent Steve Allen, from the Met's local policing team in north-west London said yesterdayOur thoughts are with them at this difficult time
The family's next-of-kin have been informed and the police saidA woman and a child were rescued from the second floor of one property by crews wearing breathing apparatus and received immediate emergency care."
In a statement, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said
Devastated to see the fatal fire at homes in Tillet Close last night,
Dawn Butler, the local MP for Brent East, said in a social media postIt's a very distressing time for us and the neighbourhood."
Another resident, who did not wish to be named, saidThis will leave a devastating impact
Ms Marquis, who witnessed the fire in her street, saidI can confirm a woman and three of her children died at the scene
Reading a further statement to reporters at the scene in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, Superintendent Steve Allen from the Met's local policing team in north-west London saidOur crews treated six patients at the scene, assessed a further six, and another was treated by police
A spokesperson from the LAS saidThis is an extremely tragic incident, and the thoughts of everyone across the brigade are with those impacted by this incident.
She addedIt's horrible, we saw people running outside
A next door neighbour, who did not wish to be named, saidUpon arrival, firefighters were met with a well-developed fire, involving two adjoining properties
LFB assistant commissioner Keeley Foster saidThe wider family have been informed, and officers will continue to support them at this incredibly difficult time
He addedEmergency services will remain in Tillett Close throughout the day as these enquiries take place.
He added
This is devastating news and my thoughts are with the family, friends and wider community of the four people who sadly have lost their lives
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said in a post on X@LFB-Brent worked hard to get it under control, thank you.
She added