Man charged with murder after ‘terrifying’ Hounslow house fire

Danni Scott | Live News reporter Published August 25, 2026 6:55am Updated August 25, 2026 6:55am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A man has been charged with murder, attempted murder and arson following the Hounslow fire, which left one woman dead. Detectives launched a murder investigation after a 48-year-old woman died in the blaze at Berkeley Avenue, Hounslow, at just before 1am on Wednesday. An additional eight people were taken to hospital with injuries, with one 40-year-old woman still fighting for her life. Pawel Kulpa, 34, has been charged over the fire, including one count of arson with intent to endanger life, as well as murder and attempted murder. Lisa Ramsarran, chief Crown Prosecutor for London Nort