Murder probe launched after woman dies and eight injured in London house fire

A woman has died and eight people have been injured following a house fire in west London, with a murder investigation now launched by police

A woman died in hospital after a suspected arson attack in Hounslow, while another woman, aged 40, remains in a life-threatening condition following the blaze

Police said officers were called to Berkeley Avenue in Hounslow on Wednesday morning.

Police said officers were called to Berkeley Avenue in Hounslow on Wednesday morning.

A murder probe has been launched after one woman died and eight others were rushed to hospital following a fire in Hounslow.

One woman died in hospital, while another woman remains in a life-threatening condition

Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter Published August 19, 2026 6:40pm Updated August 19, 2026 6:41pm A murder probe has been launched following a fatal house fire (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died in a house fire in Hounslow early on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Pol