Summary
A house fire in Barnet, north London, led to the deaths of a 90-year-old man and woman. The London Fire Brigade responded quickly, but both individuals died at the scene. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and an investigation is ongoing.
Key Facts
- A house fire occurred in Barnet, north London, early on a Friday morning.
- Two people, both aged 90, died in the fire.
- The fire started on the ground floor of a semi-detached house.
- Firefighters found the bodies when they extinguished the fire.
- Police have informed the next of kin and are offering support.
- The cause of the fire is still unknown, and authorities are investigating.
- About 25 firefighters worked to control and extinguish the fire.
- The fire was brought under control shortly after 03:00 GMT.
