Barnet house fire kills two people

Two people have died in a house fire in north London.

Fire crews were called to a blaze on the ground floor of a semi-detached property on Albemarle Road in Barnet shortly before 1.45am on Friday.

A man and woman, both aged 90, were removed from the house in London's north by firefighters but died at the scene.

"Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, both were pronounced dead," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.

"Their next of kin have been informed, and they are currently being supported by specialist officers."

The cause of the fire is under investigation by police and London Fire Brigade (LFB).

"The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and an investigation into the circumstances is underway. Enquiries are being led by the LFB," the force spokesperson said.

Four fire engines and about 25 firefighters battled the blaze, which was brought under control shortly before 3.15am.

"The fire was located on the ground floor, in a semi-detached house of two floors," LFB said.

"A man and a woman were removed from the property by firefighters.

"Sadly, both were declared dead at the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service."

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Crews from Barnet, Southgate and Finchley fire stations attended the scene.

Police were called to the scene shortly before 1.40am and assisted fire crews by closing roads.

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