- A murder investigation has been launched after a 48-year-old woman died following a house fire on Berkeley Avenue in Hounslow.
- A 40-year-old woman remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital, while seven other occupants were treated for minor injuries and discharged.
- Emergency services were called to the residential property shortly after 1am on Wednesday following reports of the blaze.
- The Metropolitan Police believe the fire may have been started deliberately, although no arrests have yet been made.
- Detective Chief Inspector Neil John has appealed for witnesses and any relevant CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage to come forward.
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