Darren Woodhams, a London Fire Brigade station officer, testified about a tragic incident where four young boys were heard screaming, "there's a fire here," amid a desperate attempt for rescue. Despite the frantic efforts of a neighbor, the intense flames barred their entry, leading to a heartbreaking outcome as the children, left alone at home, succumbed to the blaze.
The investigation revealed that a fire was caused by either a discarded cigarette or an upturned tea light. There was a smoke detector present in the home, but it was rendered inoperable due to lack of batteries, which contributed to the tragedy.
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