Friday, 17 December 2021
London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe has spoken of his profound sadness after the tragic death of four children at a house fire in Sutton.
He
said: “This is an incident that has left everyone numb with profound sadness.
My thoughts are with the family and friends of the children, the whole local
community and all those who will be affected by this fire. Fire crews arrived
quickly and located the children inside the property.
"They
were brought out of the house and given immediate emergency care. The welfare
of our staff involved in this incident is very important to us and all of them
will be offered counselling as a priority.”
Eight
fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to the house fire on
Collingwood Road in Sutton. The first fire crews on scene were faced with an
intense blaze throughout the whole of the ground floor.
Firefighters
in breathing apparatus entered the mid-terrace house and brought four young
children out of the property. They were given immediate CPR by firefighters at
the scene, who continued to administer treatment to assist London Ambulance
Service crews on arrival.
All
four children, two three-year-old boys and two four-year-old boys, were
removed to hospital where, tragically and despite the efforts of all involved,
they were pronounced deceased.
The
Brigade was called at 1855 and the fire was under control by 8.36pm.
Firefighters
from Sutton, Mitcham, Wimbledon, New Malden and surrounding fire stations were
at the scene.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:12 pm
