Investigations are being conducted following a fatal house fire in Hounslow, west London, that claimed the lives of five members of the same family, including three children.
The leader of Hounslow Council, Shantanu Rajawat, has stated that nearby properties have been evacuated and residents have been relocated to hotels as a precaution.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and both the London Fire Brigade and the Met Police are keeping an open mind during their investigations.